A policy brief on improving the lifestyle of women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Mouloud Agajani Delavar; Sedighe Esmaeilzadeh; Zynab Farhadi; Parvaneh Mirabi

doi:10.22088/cjim.15.1.21

A policy brief on improving the lifestyle of women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Caspian J Intern Med. 2024 Winter;15(1):176-183. doi: 10.22088/cjim.15.1.21.

Authors

Mouloud Agajani Delavar¹, Sedighe Esmaeilzadeh¹, Zynab Farhadi², Parvaneh Mirabi¹

Affiliations

¹ Infertility and Reproductive Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
² Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.

Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women is a significant public health issue. We searched the relevant databases using the sensitive keywords to receive the available evidence for successful lifestyle interventions among PCOS women. The systematic reviews related to PCOS were evaluated for an effective lifestyle intervention that was identified. The lifestyle interventions include three components: weight management, physical exercise, and behavioral coaching or combined interventions for developing exercise and modifying diet. Evidence shows that the impact of starting lifestyle intervention as the first-line management to improve obstetric and reproductive outcomes is high. There is evidence that proves health coaching can improve health behaviors and lifestyle. Thus, it is recommended to improve the lifestyle of women with PCOS.

Keywords: Family; Lifestyle; Mentoring; Obesity; Polycystic ovary syndrome.