Life Style Modification Intervention among Infertile Obese Women with Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome

Research Abstract

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome is linked to metabolic and reproductive problems and affects 5% to 10% of women who are of reproductive age. The most recent worldwide guidelines on PCOS from 2018 propose lifestyle management as the first-line treatment for PCOS symptoms. Purpose was to assess the effect of life style modification intervention on the clinical features of polycystic ovarian syndrome among infertile obese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Design: A quasi-experimental (study and control groups) design was utilized. Sample: A purposive sample of 115 women with infertility, overweight and obese with polycystic ovary syndrome. Settings: The study was conducted at gynecological and infertility outpatient clinics and inpatients at Beni-Suef University Hospital. Specialized medical center for infertility. Instruments: a structured interview questionnaire, Lifestyle and habits characteristics, the Block Adult Physical Activity (PA) Screener and Follow-up card. Results: The present study revealed that there were improvement in menstrual cycle irregularities, fertility and ovulation after six months of the lifestyle modification. Conclusion: Lifestyle modifications in the form of diet and exercise should be placed as the first-line treatment for PCOS symptoms able to address clinical and metabolic characteristics. Recommendations: Life style modification intervention should be developed for women about the importance of lifestyle change is required to increase their awareness.

Research Keywords

Keywords: infertility, life style modification, obesity, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).