ROLE OF LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS IN MANAGEMENT OF POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of anovulatory infertility and endocrine disorders among women of reproductive age. It is characterised by various metabolic and reproductive dysfunctions.

 OBJECTIVE: To study the role of lifestyle modifications in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome.

METHODOLOGY: The study was done enrolling 50 women of age 20-30 years with PCOS selected by Simple Random sampling who received lifestyle modifications broadly comprising modifications of diet and/or physical activity. The study was conducted at RHTC, Vutoor.

RESULTS: In this study out of 50, 38 patients showed overall improvement with the advised lifestyle modifications.56% of the patients achieved weight loss with the help of low-calorie diet and regular exercise. 18% of the patients showed psychological improvement with the help of various mood therapies. 16% of the patients have shown reduction in the symptoms of PCOS like acne and irregular menstrual cycle.

CONCLUSION: Due to sedentary lifestyle and stress incidence of metabolic disorders like PCOS are increasing tremendously day by day. Early diagnosis and treatment including lifestyle modifications may reduce the risk of long term complications such as metabolic disorders, obesity, diabetes, coronary diseases and malignancies such as breast and endometrial cancer.