Counseling Concerning Lifestyle Modification among Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Women | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Health Care | ||
| Article 58, Volume 13, Issue 3, September 2022, Pages 775-787 PDF (244.76 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2022.254825 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Ola S. Hussein1; Hanan Abd Elfattah2; Eman M. Ahmed2; Mohammad A. Nasr Aldeen3 | ||
| 1Nursing supervisors Maternity/ Gynecological hospital | ||
| 2Maternity Gynecological Health Nursing Department Faculty of Nursing, | ||
| 3Obstetrics& Gynecological Faculty of Medicine Ain Shams University | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex heterogeneous endocrine disorder associated with reproductive morbidity, including menstrual dysfunction and infertility. A quasi experimental intervention study aimed at assessing the effect of lifestyle modification counseling on polycystic ovarian syndrome symptoms compared to medical treatment metoforamin only on PCOs symptoms. The study was conducted in outpatient gynecological/infertility clinic at Ain Shams Maternity University hospital. Purposive sample of 172 cases were enrolled, inclusive criteria; Women medically diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome, reproductive age (18- 40yrs), Married Women, overweight & obese women, Women with menstrual dysfunction. Tools used for data collection consisted of Arabic Structured Interviewing questionnaire, Two Arabic Weekly logs to record regularity of diet & exercise, Woman's follow up card to record measures changes pre/post intervention. Results revealed that there was highly statistically significant difference between post intervention of the two groups regarding Weight loss, Waist circumference (CM), Hip circumference (CM), and Waist and hip ratio, LH: FSH ratio and fasting serum insulin in (G1) lifestyle modifications. But there was insignificant difference between post interventions of the two groups regarding menstrual dysfunction. In conclusion, the present study drew attention to critical point that lifestyle modification with weight loss leads to improved hormonal profile, which restores ovulation resulting in improving menstrual function & relieving PCOs symptoms. The study recommended detect center for PCOS cases inside infertility/gynecological clinics to ensure lifestyle modification, Future research should focus on the optimal dietary strategies and exercise regimens for PCOS treatment and the relative efficacy and appropriate use of lifestyle management versus anti-obesity pharmacologic agents and surgery. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOs); lifestyle modifications | ||
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