Influence of pulsed electromagnetic field on dermatological symptoms of hyperandrogen in obese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome

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Aim Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is common endocrinal problem that leading to irregularity of menstruation, acne, hirsutism, and finally infertility. Low level pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) have strong anti-inflammatory effect through restoration of plasma membrane calcium ATPase activity. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of PEMF on hyperandrogen symptoms (Acne & Hirsutism) in obese PCOS women.Methods Thirty volunteer obese PCOS women were participated in this study, their ages ranged from 20 to 30 years and BMI ranged from 30 to 34.9 kg/m2, they randomly divided into two equal groups; group A, which received PEMF three times per week with diet control therapy, group B, which received diet control therapy only. Both groups were evaluated before and after therapy (12weeks) through measuring their weight, C-reactive protein, luteinizing hormone (LH) / follicular stimulating hormone (FSH) ratio, androgen excess symptoms (modified Ferryman–Gallwey (mFG) scoring system & global acne grading system (GAGS).0Results The results of this study showed that there was a statistically significant difference (P>0.05) between both groups (A&B) after therapy (12 weeks) in LH/FSH ratio,
CRP, mFG and GAGS, in favor to group (A). Conclusion the present study revealed that pulsed electromagnetic field are effective in decreasing hyperandrogen symptoms and improve fertility by improving hormonal variables.

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