Effectiveness of laser acupoints on women with polycystic ovarian syndrome: A randomized controlled trial

Introduction: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most widely recognized reasons for infertility. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of laser acupuncture on PCOS women.Methods: Twenty-five PCOS women were randomly allocated to either the study group (SG; n=13), treated by laser acupuncture, or the control group (CG; n = 12). Blood hormonal levels and insulin resistance were measured at baseline and after 12 weeks of intervention. Results: The pre-intervention levels showed no statistically significant differences between SG and CG for baseline characteristics (P > 0.05). After 12 weeks of intervention, within-group analyses showed that body mass index (BMI), blood hormonal levels, and insulin resistance were significantly decreased (P < 0.05), while no significant changes in follicle-stimulating hormone (P > 0.05) were recorded in the 2 groups. Between-groups analyses showed that most outcomes measures were significantly decreased (P < 0.05) in SG compared with CG, with no significant changes in FSH and BMI (P > 0.05). Conclusion: Laser acupuncture can be suggested as an effective management for PCOS women.