A survey of the use of complementary medicine by a self-selected community group of Australian women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex reproductive endocrinopathy affecting up to 20% of reproductive aged women. Whilst there are effective pharmaceutical treatment options, women with PCOS have expressed a strong desire for alternatives. This study investigates the use and attitudes of women with PCOS towards complementary medicine (CM).

Methods

Women as members of PCOS support groups responded to an anonymous on-line survey which examined rates and patterns of use for CM's, areas of health for use, perceptions of effectiveness, safety and demographic features. Data collection targeted women with PCOS using two consumer support groups. The first group self-selected following direct email to members of a land based consumer support group, the Polycystic O

SUBMITTER: Arentz S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4265410 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature