An hour long mindful yoga class, thrice a week, reduced testosterone levels by 29 per cent over a three month period in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), according to the researchers. PCOS is a common hormonal disorder that affects reproductive, metabolic and psychological health.
Mindful yoga appears to be a promising option for treating PCOS in a way that can improve several aspects of the disorder," said study lead author Diana Speelman from Lake Erie college of Osteopathic Medicine in the US.PCOS is a common hormonal disorder that affects reproductive, metabolic and psychological health. Mindful yoga sessions were an hour long and took place three times a week, over three months. The benefits of improved androgen levels, as well as reduced depression and anxiety, occurred in the absence of weight loss.
Reducing androgen levels, including testosterone and DHEA, is key to managing these symptoms. Weight loss, where appropriate, can also help in the management of symptoms, the researchers said. PCOS is a common hormonal disorder that affects reproductive, metabolic and psychological health. Mindful yoga sessions were an hour long and took place three times a week, over three months. The benefits of improved androgen levels, as well as reduced depression and anxiety, occurred in the absence of weight loss.
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