ReviewBMC endocrine disorders2021
Providing lifestyle advice to women with PCOS: an overview of practical issues affecting success.
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35 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 61 citations in OpenAlex.
- The lived experiences of women with polycystic ovary syndrome and its psychological challenges: A systematic review and meta-synthesis.Archives of women's mental health · 2026Pooled it
- FAAH as a Molecular Regulator of Endocannabinoid Signaling: Mechanistic Insights into Reproductive, Metabolic, and Inflammatory Dysfunctions in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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- The Role of Demographic Factors, Clinical Characteristics and Perceived Social Support on the Body Image of Iranian Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Perceived Risk Perception of Future Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes in the Postpartum Period.Journal of personalized medicine · 2026Article
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): current insights, emerging therapeutics, and future treatment strategies.Inflammopharmacology · 2026Review
- The Role of Pharmacists in Identifying and Preventing Drug-Related Problems in PCOS Management.Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Potential Shared Mitochondrial-Related Gene Signatures and Molecular Mechanisms Between Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Evidence from Transcriptome Data and Machine Learning.Molecular biotechnology · 2025Article
- Clomiphene Citrate Medication for Infertility and Risk of Stillbirth or Neonatal Death: A Population-based Cohort Study.The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2025Article
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- Identifying nutraceutical targets to treat polycystic ovary syndrome using graph representation learning.npj women's health · 2025Article
- Vascular imbalance in polycystic ovary syndrome: Insights into endothelial dysfunction.PloS one · 2025Article
- Assessing ChatGPT vs. evidence-based online responses for polycystic ovary syndrome self-management and education: an international cross-sectional blinded survey of healthcare professionals.Frontiers in digital health · 2025Article
- Barriers and facilitators to lifestyle behavior change and goal setting in adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
- Matrix Metalloproteinases, Tissue Inhibitors of Metalloproteinases, and Their Ratios in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Healthy Controls.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- Development of a self-care scale for women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a methodological approach.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Use of complementary and alternative medicine among females with polycystic ovary syndrome in Jordan: a cross-sectional study.BMJ open · 2024Article
- Connecting the dots: the role of fatigue in female infertility.Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E · 2024Review
- High Fat Diet and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in Adolescence: An Overview of Nutritional Strategies.Nutrients · 2024Review
- Developing a Novel Web-Based Self-Management Support Intervention for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Mixed Methods Study With Patients and Health Care Professionals.JMIR formative research · 2024Article
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Abstract
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting up to 13 % of women. Lifestyle interventions are first-line treatments, however attrition in women with PCOS is high. This review summarises current evidence on barriers to lifestyle management in PCOS and suggested strategies for overcoming these challenges, mapped to the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation and Behaviour model.Physical capability for lifestyle changes may be impacted by altered gut hormone regulation and energy expenditure in PCOS. This may contribute to difficulties with weight management. The higher prevalence of eating disorders, disordered eating, fatigue and sleep disturbances are further barriers. Psychological capability may be reduced due psychological symptoms and lack of critical health literacy. Women with PCOS face similar challenges in terms of Opportunity to make lifestyle changes as other women of reproductive age. However, these are complicated by features more common in PCOS including body dissatisfaction. Motivation to adopt healthy lifestyles may be impacted by suboptimal risk perception and intrinsic motivation.To address these barriers, screening for and management of eating disorders, disordered eating, depression, and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea should be undertaken as per international evidence-based guidelines. A weight-neutral approach may be appropriate with disordered eating. Building capability among health professionals to better partner with women with PCOS on their management is essential in addressing health literacy gaps. Behavioural strategies that target risk perception and build intrinsic motivation should be utilised. More research is required to understand optimal self-management strategies, risk perception, energy homeostasis and overcoming attrition in women with PCOS.
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