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Polycystic ovary syndrome and weight management.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20187731     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition in women of reproductive age, and has reproductive, metabolic and psychological implications. Weight gain and obesity worsen the features of PCOS, while weight loss improves the features of PCOS. While there are potential barriers to successful weight management in young women who do not suffer from PCOS, women with PCOS may experience additional barriers. Weight management strategies in younger women with or without PCOS should encompass both the prevention of excess weight gain and achieving and maintaining a reduced weight through multidisciplinary lifestyle management, comprising dietary, exercise and behavioral therapy, as well as attention to psychosocial stress and practical and physiological barriers to weight management. Further research is warranted in the examination of specific barriers to weight management in women with PCOS, as well as in the determination of optimal components of lifestyle weight management interventions in young women in order to facilitate long-term compliance.
Authors:
Lisa J Moran; Catherine B Lombard; Siew Lim; Manny Noakes; Helena J Teede
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Women's health (London, England)     Volume:  6     ISSN:  1745-5065     ISO Abbreviation:  Womens Health (Lond Engl)     Publication Date:  2010 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-03-01     Completed Date:  2010-05-17     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101271249     Medline TA:  Womens Health (Lond Engl)     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  271-83     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health Research Unit, Monash Institute of Health Services Research, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia. lisa.moran@med.monash.edu.au
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Attitude to Health*
Behavior Therapy / methods
Body Mass Index
Comorbidity
Exercise
Female
Health Behavior
Health Education / methods*
Humans
Life Style*
Middle Aged
Overweight / epidemiology,  prevention & control,  therapy*
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / epidemiology,  prevention & control,  therapy*
Stress, Psychological / epidemiology,  prevention & control
Weight Loss*
Women's Health

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