Lifestyle modifications among infertile women with poly cystic ovary syndrome

Research Abstract

Background: The primary causes of the clinical symptoms of PCOS are hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance, which are frequently combined. Aim: Evaluate the effect of lifestyle modification intervention among hyper-androgenic Infertile overweight and obese women. Subjects and methods design: A quasi-experimental design was used for this study. Setting: gynecological and infertility outpatient and inpatient clinics and specialized medical center for the treatment of infertility and delayed childbearing. Sample: A purposive sample of 116 women (Study-control). The first group (study group=58) is the experimental group, which will receive lifestyle modification intervention, and the second group: (control group=58) will take routine care only. Tools (1): Arabic Structured interviewing questionnaire. Tool (2): Lifestyle and habits characteristics that divided into: a) data about nutrition habits, and b) Block Adult Physical Activity (PA) Screener Results: The study also found that 29.3% had had moderate chin and neck hirsutism, pre- intervention, compared to 22.4% post-intervention. Additionally, 72.4% and 69% of the study and control groups had poor habits before the intervention, compared to 70.7% and 31% of them had good habits after the intervention, respectively. No hirsutism was observed in 64.3% before intervention, compared to 92.3% after intervention for good habits women. Moreover, 23.1% of moderate activity of the studied group has had stage III androgenic alopecia levels before intervention compared to 0% after intervention. Conclusion: Infertile women with poly cystic ovary syndrome, significant improvements In hyperandrogenic symptoms were achieved with lifestyle changes. Recommendations: Implement research-based nurse information and education programs on the nature, effects, and management of PCOs.

Research Keywords

lifestyle, modifications, infertile women, poly cystic ovary