The role of meditation and mindfulness in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome: a scoping review.
Frontiers in endocrinology January 1, 2024 Vibhuti Rao, Alexia Pena, Annie James et al. 9 citations
A scoping review of 14 trials involving 723 women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) examined the use of meditation and mindfulness interventions (MMIs) for managing the condition. Various MMIs were used, including Rajayoga, Yoga Nidra, OM cyclic meditation, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and mindful yoga. Outcomes were mostly assessed in psychological domains, followed by anthropometric, quality of life, and metabolic measures. The review suggests that integrating MMIs with conventional treatment may improve psychosocial well-being and quality of life. However, adequately powered studies with longer follow-up are needed to understand the mechanisms and therapeutic efficacy, especially for reproductive outcomes and weight management.