While people make conscious efforts to keep PCOS symptoms at bay, a study suggests that losing weight may be a solution to the condition.
Weight loss may help manage PCOS symptoms, study suggests Nov 5 Weight loss may help manage polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) symptoms, including menstrual cycle frequency. Is included. The condition affects one in eight to 10 women during their reproductive age globally, and is marked by higher than normal testosterone levels. Symptoms include irregular menstruation and excessive weight gain.
Researchers from the University of Oxford, UK, reviewed trials in scientific research databases such as ‘Medline’ and ‘Embase’ to understand how losing weight affects one’s PCOS symptoms.
The trials compared interventions aimed at weight loss in people with PCOS, the results of which were published in the studies.
In the study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, the authors said weight loss was associated with significant improvements in HOMA-IR (measures insulin resistance), free androgen index (measures free testosterone in the blood) and menstrual frequency. Were connected.
In the review, researchers looked at how weight loss interventions affected women’s metabolic, hormonal and gynecological markers, along with quality of life.
This was compared with women who were given no additional care or support other than weight loss advice. The interventions the researchers analyzed included behavioral interventions, such as dietary changes and physical activity, and licensed weight loss pharmacotherapy.
The authors said the findings showed that weight loss could be an effective tool for managing PCOS symptoms in clinical settings.
He said physicians can use the study results to advise patients with PCOS about improvements in biological markers after weight loss and direct them to appropriate interventions.
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