Wet cupping for PCOS symptoms
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests if a traditional therapy called wet cupping can help improve symptoms in women with PCOS. Wet cupping uses small cups to create suction on the skin, which may help balance hormones and reduce inflammation.
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Who can take part
- You must be a woman between 20 and 40 years old.
- You must have been diagnosed with PCOS using the Rotterdam criteria.
- You have not used hormonal period medications, herbal menstrual remedies, or Metformin in the last month.
- You have not had dry cupping, wet cupping, or acupuncture in the past 6 months.
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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