Effect of Acupressure on Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial

    June 2022 in “ Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine ”
    Marzieh Nekooi, Fatemeh Bazarganipour, Mohammad Zoladl … Narges Hosseini
    Studysummary This study found that acupressure on specific points improved health-related quality of life and reduced total testosterone levels and clinical symptoms in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome compared to controls.
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