Use of traditional and complementary medicine by ethnic Indian women living with polycystic ovary syndrome: a global survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine (TCIM) is commonly used by those living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) but little is known about the use of TCIM such as yoga and Ayurveda in ethnic Indian women with PCOS living worldwide. This survey aimed to explore the prevalence and types of TCIM used and in particular the pattern of use of yoga and Ayurveda including reasons for not using and future interest in using them among non-users.

Method

An online, international cross-sectional survey was conducted using a pre-designed survey tool. Participants were ethnic Indian women of reproductive age who reported that they were medically diagnosed with PCOS. Descriptive analysis was used to identify the proportion of TCIM users, while a multivariable bi

SUBMITTER: Rao VS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10623873 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature