Effect of Yoga Intervention on Polycystic Ovarian Disease - Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) is an endocrine pathology prevalent among women of reproductive age, distinguished by menstrual irregularities, hyperandrogenic manifestations, and the presence of polycystic ovarian morphology. Non-pharmacological interventions, such as yoga, are increasingly explored for managing PCOD symptoms. This study evaluates the research trajectory on yoga interventions for PCOD using bibliometric data analysis. A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the SCOPUS database. Stringent inclusion criteria were applied, focusing on studies centered on yoga interventions for PCOD, published in English, and accessible through Open Access journals. Out of the initial pool of 26 journals, 17 articles were closely examined, resulting in the final selection of 6 articles for in-depth analysis. The analysis revealed a significant rise in publications on yoga for PCOD, highlighting its growing recognition as a non-pharmacological treatment. These findings emphasize the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and further evidence-based studies to confirm yoga's effectiveness in managing PCOD, suggesting its potential role in comprehensive care for women with PCOD.