Lifestyle changes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (Review)

Lisa Moran; Samantha Hutchison; Robert Norman; Helena Teede

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Lifestyle changes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (Review)

Lisa Moran, Samantha Hutchison, Robert Norman, Helena Teede

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Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 4 to 18 of reproductive-aged women and is associated with reproductive, metabolic and psychological dysfunction. Obesity worsens the presentation of PCOS and weight management (weight loss, maintenance or prevention of excess weight gain) is proposed as an initial treatment strategy, best achieved through lifestyle changes incorporating diet, exercise and behavioural interventions. Objectives To assess the effectiveness of lifestyle treatment in improving reproductive, anthropometric (weight and body composition), metabolic and quality of life factors in PCOS.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1 - 58
Number of pages	58
Journal	Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Volume	2011
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD007506.pub2
Publication status	Published - 2011

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Lifestyle changes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (Review)

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