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The effect of wet cupping on regulation of vaginal bleeding in Pcos

Comparison of the efficacy of wet cupping and blood donation on decrease of menstruation period and insulin resistance in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2016080228664N2
Enrollment
60
Registered
2016-08-31
Start date
2016-07-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Pcos. Polycystic ovarian syndrome

Interventions

Calves wet-cupping will done at the 26th day of menstruation cycle in intervention group. When the patient is in the prone position, calf muscle is suctioned repeatedly to provide a negative pressure.
Treatment - Drugs

Sponsors

Vice chancellor for research and thecnology of Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: "20-40 years old women with minimum 60 days menstruation retardation (from LMP)" "Hirsutism according to ferriman Gallwey chart" "Not metformin or hormonal drugs users" "Personal satisfaction" Exit criteria: "Use of hormonal or herbal drugs that affect menstruation" "Positive BhcG" "Lactation" "Plan to pregnancy about 3 next months" "History of thyroid dysfunction" "History of anemia" "History of coagulation diseases" "History of diabetes mellitus" "FSH >40" "Hyperprolactinemia"

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Decrease of waste hairs growth. Timepoint: Before, 2,6 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Ask the patient and complete tracking form.;Decrease of menstruation cycle period. Timepoint: Before,2,6 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Ask the patient and complete tracking form.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Decrease of insulin resistance. Timepoint: Before and 2 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Fasting blood suger &insulin assay.;Quality of life. Timepoint: Before and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Ask the patient and complete tracking form.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAzam Meyari

Education and development of medical sciences center, Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

"d_a_meyari@yahoo.com" "ameyari@sbmu.ac.ir"+98 81 3838 0238

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026