Efficacy of mindfulness meditation to improve quality of life in young women with polycystic ovarian disease

Rachita Ratan Bhowal; Anju Anand Asia; Aditi Anand Asia

doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.05190202420052024

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Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2035-2040

doi: 10.5455/njppp.2024.14.05190202420052024

Efficacy of mindfulness meditation to improve quality of life in young women with polycystic ovarian disease

Rachita Ratan Bhowal, Anju Anand Asia, Aditi Anand Asia.

Abstract
Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of women’s most common endocrine disorders that can cause anxiety, psychological distress, and reduced quality of life (QOL).

Aims and Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of a 9-week mindfulness-based meditation program on the QOL and general health parameters in young women with PCOS.

Materials and Methods: This study was implemented on women diagnosed with PCOS based on Rotterdam criteria. The program was conducted for 9 weeks, beginning with a 15 min session and gradually increasing it to 60 min. The program included techniques on breath focus, body scan, “Om” chanting, mindful breathing, thinking, seeing, and listening. Pre-intervention questionnaires were given to the participants. These were a PCOS questionnaire (PCOSQ), a general health-related QOL questionnaire, and a five-item questionnaire for acne problems. Responses of participants were analyzed using 22 SPSS statistical software.

Results: There was a significant difference in the mean of pre- and post-intervention Likert scale response values for the 26-item PCOSQ. There was no significant difference in the mean of pre- and post-intervention Likert scale response values for the acne questionnaire. Prior to the intervention only 8% reported “excellent” health, after the intervention 63% reported “very good.” 42% reported a reduction in pain, and 71% reported that they were calm and peaceful “most of the time.”

Conclusion: Results showed that mindfulness meditation intervention had caused a significant change in general health and QOL of patients with PCOS.

Key words: Mindfulness Meditation; Stress Reduction; General Health; Quality of Life; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Young Women

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Bhowal RR, Asia AA, Asia AA. Efficacy of mindfulness meditation to improve quality of life in young women with polycystic ovarian disease. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2035-2040.

doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.05190202420052024

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Bhowal RR, Asia AA, Asia AA. Efficacy of mindfulness meditation to improve quality of life in young women with polycystic ovarian disease. https://www.njppp.com/?mno=196135 [Access: June 27, 2026].

doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.05190202420052024

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Bhowal RR, Asia AA, Asia AA. Efficacy of mindfulness meditation to improve quality of life in young women with polycystic ovarian disease. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(10): 2035-2040.

doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.05190202420052024

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Bhowal RR, Asia AA, Asia AA. Efficacy of mindfulness meditation to improve quality of life in young women with polycystic ovarian disease. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. (2024), [cited June 27, 2026]; 14(10): 2035-2040.

doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.05190202420052024

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Bhowal, R. R., Asia, . A. A. & Asia, . A. A. (2024) Efficacy of mindfulness meditation to improve quality of life in young women with polycystic ovarian disease. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol, 14 (10), 2035-2040.

doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.05190202420052024

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Bhowal, Rachita Ratan, Anju Anand Asia, and Aditi Anand Asia. 2024. Efficacy of mindfulness meditation to improve quality of life in young women with polycystic ovarian disease. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 14 (10), 2035-2040.

doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.05190202420052024

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Bhowal, Rachita Ratan, Anju Anand Asia, and Aditi Anand Asia. "Efficacy of mindfulness meditation to improve quality of life in young women with polycystic ovarian disease." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 14 (2024), 2035-2040.

doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.05190202420052024

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Bhowal, R. R., Asia, . A. A. & Asia, . A. A. (2024) Efficacy of mindfulness meditation to improve quality of life in young women with polycystic ovarian disease. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 14 (10), 2035-2040.

doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.05190202420052024

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