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. 2024 Mar;23(1):14-20.
doi: 10.5114/pm.2024.136439. Epub 2024 Mar 22.

Effect of physiotherapy on infertility treatment in polycystic ovary syndrome patients

Monika Szafarowska  1 , Marcin Rosiński  2 , Agnieszka Segiet-Święcicka  3 , Szymon Jędrzejczyk  4 , Michał Jerzak  5 , Małgorzata Jerzak  6
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Effect of physiotherapy on infertility treatment in polycystic ovary syndrome patients

Monika Szafarowska et al. Prz Menopauzalny. 2024 Mar.

Abstract

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal condition associated with psychological, reproductive, and metabolic features. Low-grade inflammation is a recognised factor causing metabolic and reproductive disorders in PCOS, which is why anti-inflammation approaches in PCOS treatment, especially during the COVID pandemic, are considered. A promising therapeutic option is osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), which activates the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway and can inhibit proinflammatory cytokines, such as TNF, IL-1β, and TNF-β. In our paper we analysed the influence of OMT in women with PCOS.

Material and methods: Seventy-three patients, aged 29-46 years, with a history of reproductive failure, who underwent a physiotherapeutic treatment were evaluated. Six months after the end of a physiotherapy session, a follow-up questionnaire was performed.

Results: The results show that most women (83.6%) were satisfied with the therapeutic process, and that the sessions met the patient's expectations. Reducing the level of anxiety related to infertility treatment and pregnancy was declared by 60 (82.2%) women, an improvement in well-being was declared by 72 (97.3%) (p = 0.04), and increasing awareness of the body after physiotherapy sessions was declared by 70 (95.9%) women.

Conclusions: The physiotherapeutic sessions improved infertility treatment, enhanced quality of life, and had a positive effect on overall health in PCOS women.

Keywords: infertility; osteopathic manipulative treatment; physiotherapy; polycystic ovary syndrome; pregnancy.

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The authors report no conflict of interest.

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Osteopathic approach as an additional therapy of infertility in women with polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS – polycystic ovary syndrome
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