Acupuncture for weight loss and pregnancy in PCOS
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help women with PCOS who are overweight lose weight and improve their chances of becoming pregnant. It is designed for women aged 20 to 40 with a specific body mass index range and a confirmed PCOS diagnosis according to the Rotterdam criteria.
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Who can take part
- You have PCOS as defined by the Rotterdam criteria, which means you have at least two of the following: signs of high male hormones (like excess hair or acne), irregular or absent periods, or polycystic ovaries on ultrasound.
- You are between 20 and 40 years old.
- Your BMI is between 25 and 40 (overweight or obese).
- You are willing to sign a consent form.
- You have not used certain medications like hormones, antidepressants, or fertility drugs in the last 12 weeks.
- You have no significant heart, kidney, liver, or autoimmune diseases, no type 1 diabetes, and no history of alcohol dependence or recent pregnancy.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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