Blogshot: Lifestyle changes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with reproductive and endocrine problems. Being overweight worsens features of PCOS such as irregular periods, reduced fertility, raised male hormones, or increased risk factors for type 2 diabetes. Weight management (weight loss, maintenance or prevention of excess weight gain) is proposed as an initial treatment strategy, best achieved through lifestyle changes incorporating diet, exercise and behavioural interventions.