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1/2024
vol. 23 abstract:
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Effect of physiotherapy on infertility treatment in polycystic ovary syndrome patients
Monika Szafarowska
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Marcin Rosiński
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,
Agnieszka Segiet-Święcicka
3
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Szymon Jędrzejczyk
4
,
Michał Jerzak
5
,
Małgorzata Jerzak
6
Menopause Rev 2024; 23(1): 14-20
Online publish date: 2024/03/22
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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-1, and TNF-. 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:
physiotherapy, pregnancy, infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome, osteopathic manipulative treatment |
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