Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome — Lifestyle changes through Diet and Exercise

Abstract

Methods:  This  study  assesses  the  effectiveness  of  lifestyle  changes through  dietary  habits  and  properties  as  well  exercises  in  managing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) among women going to Tikrit Teaching hospital.
Methods: A Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) using 150 women with PCOS, was conducted during the period from 2023 to 2024. Participants were split  to  diet only  (n=50), exercise alone  7(n=5) and a coupled workout- eating program group; n=[(]). The primary outcome measures were changes in BMI, and the secondary outcome measures included measurements  ofwaist  circumference  (WC),  lipid  profiles,state  blood glucoselevels(state fasting insulin levelsstate[W.A.J.R21] ), and hormonal parameters [testosterone(T), progesterone(P)].
Outcomes: There was also a substantial drop in BMI with the merged food regimen and exercise group comparing to sole diet regime or work out teams. Nonetheless, the groups did not differ significantly with regards to other metabolic and hormonal parameters