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Effect of Laser Puncture Versus Ultraviolet Radiation on Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Recruiting
20 - 35 years of age
Female
Phase N/A

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Overview

Obese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome aged between 25 and 35 years old will be divided into three groups. For three months, group (A) will receive laser puncture (3 sessions per week), along with a metformin supplementation, group (B) will receive ultraviolet radiation (3 sessions per week), along with a metformin supplementation, while group (C) will receive only metformin supplementation. The follicular size will be measured using ultrasound, while, female sex hormones, and serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels will bel evaluated using blood analysis

Description

Obese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome aged between 25 and 35 years old will be divided into three groups. For three months, group (A) will receive laser puncture (3 sessions per week), along with a metformin supplementation, group (B) will receive ultraviolet radiation (3 sessions per week), along with a metformin supplementation, while group (C) will receive only metformin supplementation. The follicular size will be measured using ultrasound, while, female sex hormones, and serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels will bel evaluated using blood analysis

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Obese nulli gravid PCOS women
  • BMI 30-40 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria:

  • hyperprolactinemia
  • BMI > 40 kg/m2 Endocrinological disorders such as thyroid disease, Cushing's syndrome, Coagulopathy
  • Recent use of oral contraceptive pills
  • Recent use of any photosensitizing medications, such as aspirin, tetracycline, chlorothiazide, or psoralen suspicious of neoplasms

Study details

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

NCT05986838

Cairo University

14 February 2024

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