The Analysis of Chinese Medicine Body Constitutions of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Patients in Malaysia

Abstract

Objectives: To identify the most common Chinese medicine body constitution among polycystic ovarian syndrome patients in Malaysia.Methodology: An online questionnaire including the Constitution in Chinese Medicine Questionnaire, demographic information and medical history, was given to women diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome in Malaysia from the 28th of October 2021 till the 10th of January 2022. The inclusion of participants was strictly controlled through the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Responses from participants were recorded using Microsoft Excel and Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 26 software was used to analyse the data using Pearson’s Chi-squared test and logistic regression analysis.Results: A total of 135 women with PCOS were included in data analysis. The most common body constitution was found to be Qi stagnation constitution (23.7%), followed by Qi deficiency constitution (20%) and neutral constitution (13%). Qi stagnation constitution was associated with age, stress, depression and headaches during menstruation. Neutral constitution had a negative relationship with stress.Conclusion: The most common body constitution among PCOS patients in Malaysia is Qi stagnation constitution. Patients who were Qi stagnation constituted most frequently combined with Qi deficiency. Further research is needed to determine the associated factors of this main constitution.