Effects of non-pharmacological interventions on biochemical hyperandrogenism in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To systematically evaluate the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions (NPIs), including electroacupuncture, exercise, diet, and lifestyle changes, in reducing androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) through a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Methods

Comprehensive searches were conducted in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CNKI, and Wanfang up to June 2024. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing NPIs with other NPIs or placebo treatments in adult women with PCOS were included. Study selection was independently performed by three authors. Quality assessment followed PRISMA guidelines using the Cochrane RoB2 tool. The confidence of evidence was examined using Confidence in Network Meta-Analysis (CI

SUBMITTER: Jin Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11744805 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature