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

Thursday 30 April 2020
by  Adele Cave, Atekah Albrehee, Caroline A Smith, Carolyn Ee, Genevieve Z Steiner, Helena Teede, Lisa Moran, Michael Costello, Nigel Stepto

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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