Implementation of dietary and general lifestyle advice among women with                 polycystic ovarian syndrome

Humphreys, Laura; Costarelli, Vassiliki

doi:10.1177/1466424008092230

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“…The current study suggests that women with PCOS may be more active than previously reported, with 74% self reporting that they did at least 30 min of moderate intensity activity per day, compared with Humphreys and Costarelli (2008), who reported that only 41% of women with PCOS reported undertaking moderate intensity exercise at least once per week. Additionally the Department of Health (2004) has reported that only 24% of women in the general population are sufficiently active to gain any health benefit, the higher rate of activity reported by the current study cohort may be explained by the reported benefits of physical activity improving some of their PCOS symptoms (Jeanes et al, 2009).…”

Section: Recommendation For Weight Management For Overweight Women Wicontrasting

confidence: 48%

“…Key sources of dietary information for women with PCOS have been reported as the internet and books (Avery and BraunackMayer, 2007;Humphreys and Costarelli, 2008;Jeanes et al, 2009). It is of concern that many of these sources are unregulated; there are currently no official UK dietary guidelines available for healthcare professionals advising women with PCOS.…”

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Habitual dietary intake, eating pattern and physical activity of women with polycystic ovary syndrome

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Background/Objective: Diet and lifestyle modifications may be of benefit in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but there is a paucity of data on these behaviours in women with PCOS. This study aims to address this through a comprehensive investigation of the habitual diet and activity patterns of UK women with PCOS and their alignment with dietary recommendations for health. Subjects/Methods: A 7-day-estimated food and activity diary and questionnaire was completed by 210 women with PCOS for calculation of activity levels, energy and nutrient intakes and dietary glycaemic index (GI). Results: Mean (s.d.) body mass index (BMI) was 27.4 (7.3) kg/m 2 (n ¼ 183), with 53% of women with PCOS having a BMI425 kg/m 2 . Of the overweight women, approximately half were not achieving sufficient physical activity to promote weight loss. More frequent eating episodes and a lower BMI were weakly associated (r ¼ À0.158, P ¼ 0.034). Mean percentage energy from fat was 38 (7)% (12% energy from saturated fat), with 68% of women with PCOS consuming 4 35% energy from fat. Mean dietary GI was higher in obese women with PCOS, compared with healthy weight women with PCOS (55.7 (3.4) and 53.8 (4.0), respectively; P ¼ 0.043). Conclusion: Many women with PCOS are not achieving dietary intakes and levels of physical activity that optimise symptom management and disease prevention. Advice should focus on fat quality and quantity and carbohydrate modification. There is a need for further robust research into the role of dietary GI in the PCOS population.

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Section: Recommendation For Weight Management For Overweight Women Wicontrasting

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Habitual dietary intake, eating pattern and physical activity of women with polycystic ovary syndrome

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“…In this study, overweight and obese women compared to women with normal BMI (18.5 to 24.9) had lower quality of life. Weight loss is absolutely vital in the treatment of PCOS but the support given to PCOS patients to help reduce their weight is not adequate and more measures are needed for improvement in this area (26).…”

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Relationship Between Health-Promoting Lifestyle and Quality of Life in Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Mirghafourvand¹,

Mohammad‐Alizadeh‐Charandabi²,

Lak³

et al. 2017

International Journal of Women’s Health and Reproduction Scienc

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“…Behavior therapy is emphasized for weight loss as well as weight maintenance and control. However, despite the great impact of weight loss on PCOS treatment, the support given to PCOS patients to reduce and control their weight is inadequate and needs to be improved [49].…”

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Effects of Lifestyle Modification on Pregnancy Success in Obese and Overweight Women with PCOS

Karkanaki¹

2013

J Women’s Health Care

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The present review approaches the pregnancy success after lifestyle modification in obese infertile women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Lifestyle modification including hypocaloric diet, structured exercise and counseling, in combination with medical intervention, where necessary, is effective on the resumption of menstruation, the amelioration of the reproductive profile and the success of spontaneous pregnancy. Pregnancy rates vary a lot among the studies. There are limitations due to the heterogeneity in the design of the studies, the diagnosis of the syndrome and the type of the intervention. The number of the studies is restricted and raises the need for further evaluation through well designed, controlled trials. Despite the controversies, the evidence supports the lifestyle modification as first line therapy in obese and overweight women with PCOS.

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Implementation of dietary and general lifestyle advice among women with polycystic ovarian syndrome

Abstract: In spite of the fact that weight loss and weight maintenance are absolutely vital in the treatment of PCOS, our study has shown that the support given to PCOS patients to help reduce and control their weight is inadequate and needs to be improved.

Cited by 43 publications

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Habitual dietary intake, eating pattern and physical activity of women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Habitual dietary intake, eating pattern and physical activity of women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Relationship Between Health-Promoting Lifestyle and Quality of Life in Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Effects of Lifestyle Modification on Pregnancy Success in Obese and Overweight Women with PCOS

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