Abstract

Purpose. To determine the effect of pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) on depression and anxiety in obese women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Methods. Thirty four obese women with PCOS were involved and distributed randomly and equally in number into: group (A), who received PEMF and followed diet control program for 12 weeks, and group (B), who followed the same diet control program as group (A). Both groups were evaluated pre and post treatment using hormonal analysis [Follicular stimulating hormone (FSH), Luteinizing hormone (LH) and LH/FSH ratio] with C reactive protein (CRP) and anthropometric measurements [weight, body mass index (BMI) and waist hip ratio (WHR)] in addition to Hamilton rating for depression and anxiety. Results. Statistical analysis revealed that there were a statistically non-significant differences (P > 0.05) between groups in LH, LH/FSH ratio, weight and WHR, while, there were statistically significant decreases (P < 0.05) in BMI, CRP and Hamilton rating scales and a statistically significant increase (P < 0.05) in FSH in favoring to group (A) post treatment. Conclusion. PEMF is effective in decreasing depression, anxiety and inflammation with modulating female sexual hormones in obese PCOS women.

Key words:

Polycystic ovarian syndrome, Electromagnetic, Hamilton scales, inflammation