ABSTRACT:Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder caused by an imbalance of reproductive hormones, characterized by menstrual irregularity and elevated serum androgens, and is often accompanied by insulin resistance in females. PCOS, the most common cause of anovulatory infertility, affects 5–10% of women of reproductive age. Yogic practices are recommended for women with PCOS to maintain proper hormonal balance. The most common symptoms are irregular menses, hirsutism, and infertility. However, the association between prolactinoma and PCOS is rare.
Purpose: The purpose of the study is to investigate the effects of yogic practices on prolactin levels in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Methods: This study was conducted in a university-affiliated hospital from January 2023 to June 2023. Anthropometric parameters and prolactin hormone concentrations of the participants were analyzed.
Results: Fifty PCOS patients were recruited for this study. Yogasanas and pranayama practices were found to balance the levels of prolactin in women with PCOS.
Conclusions: Recommended yogasanas and pranayama practices help to maintain prolactin levels in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome.