The effects of cognitive behavioral therapy in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has well-characterized benefits in alleviating diseases associated with depression, anxiety, and obesity, resulting in a marked improvement in the patient's quality of life. There are some studies regarding the effects of CBT on patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). However, there is still no report of a meta-analysis for systematic assessment.

Objectives

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of CBT in improving weight loss, anxiety, depression, life quality, compliance, and pregnancy outcomes in patients with PCOS.

Methods

Studies regarding CBT related to PCOS in PubMed, Cochrane library, Embase, ClinicalTrials.gov, CNKI, and WANFANG DATA were searched for up to 19 November 2020. A random-effects model

SUBMITTER: Tang R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9643337 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature