Effectiveness of Laser Acupoints on Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract Introduction: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome(PCOS), one of the most common causes of infertility. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of laser acupuncture on PCOS women.Methods: Twenty-five PCOS women were randomly assigned to either the study group (SG; n= ۱۳), which treated by laser acupuncture, or the control group (CG; n= ۱۲). Blood hormonal levels and insulin resistance at baseline and after ۱۲ weeks of intervention were measured.Results: The pre intervention showed no statistically significant differences between SG and CG for baseline characteristics ( p> ۰.۰۵). After ۱۲ week intervention, Within group analyses showed that BMI, blood hormonal levels and insulin resistance were significantly decreased (p< ۰.۰۵), with no significant change in FSH (p> ۰.۰۵) in the two groups. Between group analyses showed that all outcomes measures were significantly decreased (p< ۰.۰۵) in SG compared to CG, with no significant changes in FSH and BMI(p> ۰.۰۵).Conclusion: Laser acupuncture can be suggested as an effective management for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Keywords: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Blood hormonal levels Insulin resistance Laser Acupuncture.