A Hormonal and Functional View of the Combined Benefits of Yoga and Physiotherapy for Women with PCOS

Author(s): Sakshi Nagru and Lakshita Aggarwal

Abstract:

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder that occurs in about 8–13% of reproductive-aged women. It is a symptom complex that encompasses a group of symptoms involving insulin resistance, polycystic ovarian morphology, an ovulation, and hyper androgenism, and greatly affects reproductive, metabolic, and psychological well-being. Although pharmacological therapies-hormonal contraceptives, insulin sensitizers, and ovulation induction drugs-are the current standard medical treatment, non-pharmacological methods are increasingly being eyed as complementary for the management of this disorder. Lifestyle changes, especially involving yoga and physiotherapy, have been found to be effective in controlling hormonal disturbances and enhancing functional ability as a whole. Yoga, which focuses on control of breathing, awareness, and body postures, is linked to lower levels of stress, increased sensitivity to insulin, and regulated hormonal balance. In the same way, physiotherapy interventions comprising organized exercise regimens can contribute to weight control, improvement of cardiovascular endurance, and resolution of musculoskeletal dysfunctions commonly encountered in PCOS patients. This study investigates the interactive benefits of yoga and physiotherapy in PCOS management, citing their potential for providing holistic, non-pharmacological, and sustainable benefits. Through the review of existing evidence and therapeutic benefits, the study seeks to highlight the significance of incorporating these lifestyle therapies into routine PCOS management protocols to enhance the quality of life and reproductive health in affected women.

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