Effect of yoga on perceived stress and positive and negative emotions in adolescent polycystic ovarian syndrome: A randomized control trial

International Conference and Exhibition on Traditional & Alternative Medicine

December 09-11, 2013 Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Hyderabad, India

Nidhi Ram

Accepted Abstracts: Altern Integ Med

Abstract :

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common female endocrine disorder challenging feminine identity which is likely to have a significant effect on their emotions and perception of stress. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of the yoga program on perceived stress and emotions in comparison to that of a matched physical exercise regimen. Ninety adolescent (15 18 years) girls from a residential college in Andhra Pradesh, who satisfied the Rotterdam criteria, were randomized into two groups. The yoga group (n=37) practiced a holistic yoga module while the control group (n=35) practiced a matching set of physical exercises (1 h/day, for 12 weeks). PCOS specific quality of life was measured at inclusion and after 12 weeks. Mann- Whitney on difference score showed that the changes in all perceived stress (p=0.001), negative affect (p=0.024) and positive affect (p=0.005) were significantly different between the two groups. Twelve weeks of a holistic yoga program in adolescent PCOS is significantly better than physical exercise program in reducing perceived stress and negative affect along with the increase in positive affect.

Biography :

Nidhi Ram completed her Masters in Yogic Science with focus on occupational stress in working women as assessed by changes in Heart Rate Variability after cyclic meditation in 2005. After few years of treating patients in Khagoshima Childrens hospital, Japan and Japan Yoga Niketan, she returned to the field of research for her Ph.D. She studied effect of yoga on PCOS for a study which was funded by Central Council of Research in Yoga and Naturopathy, India. Her first publication provided the first estimate of prevalence of PCOS in India. And further publications proving the efficacy of yoga for adolescent PCOS girls led her being a wellness consultant for one of the most reputed IVF clinic (Advanced Fertility Centre) in Bangalore. Presently she is working as an Assistant Professor in the Division of yoga & life sciences and guiding students in the field of Yoga therapy for infertility.