Acupuncture or auricular electro-acupuncture as adjuncts to lifestyle interventions for weight management in PCOS: protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility study

Acupuncture or auricular electro-acupuncture as adjuncts to lifestyle interventions for weight management in PCOS: protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility study

Abstract Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent women’s health condition with reproductive, metabolic, and psychological manifestations. Weight loss can improve these symptoms and is a key goal; however, many women find this difficult to achieve. Acupuncture is a Chinese medical...

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Main Authors: Carolyn Ee, Caroline A. Smith, Michael Costello, Lisa Moran, Genevieve Z. Steiner, Nigel Stepto, Adele Cave, Atekah Albrehee, Helena Teede
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Subjects:
Polycystic ovary syndrome
PCOS
Obesity
Weight management
Acupuncture
Auricular electro-acupuncture
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40814-020-00591-4

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