The effects of weight loss on health-related quality of life in obese women with PCOS and controls.

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complicated endocrine disorder with widespread symptoms that reduce women's quality of life. The adverse effect of associated obesity on this reduction is unclear, therefore the impact of weight loss on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in obese women with PCOS is unknown. This study aimed to compare the impact of weight loss following a 24-week dietary intervention on HRQOL in obese women with and without PCOS.

Does a restricted energy low glycemic index diet have a different effect on overweight women with or without polycystic ovary syndrome?

Background: Obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may face additional barriers in achieving weight loss. We aimed to compare the effects of the hypocaloric low glycemic index (LGI) diet on anthropometric variables and insulin resistance in women with and without PCOS and investigate the effect of this diet on the clinical and hormonal features of PCOS women.

Methods: This interventional study was carried out at the Reproductive Endocrinology Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Comparison of the Association of Excess Weight on Health Related Quality of Life of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Age- and BMI-Matched Case Control Study.

Background: It is assumed that obesity adversely affects the health related quality of life (HRQOL) of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), not only due to the excess weight, but also due to several other obesity induced metabolic and reproductive consequences. We aimed to compare the effects of excess body weight on the HRQOL between women with PCOS and controls.

Methods: This is a case control study of 142 women with PCOS and 140 age- and BMI- matched controls.

Factors Influencing Physical Activity in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Comparison to Eumenorrheic Non Hirsute Women.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is the most common endocrinopathy in women of reproductive age. Although physical activity and weight loss has been proposed as the first line management in patients with PCOS, studies on physical activity in patients with PCOS are limited. The aims of this study were to compare levels of physical activity and its related factors between women with polycystic ovary syndrome and eumenorrheic non hirsute women.

Comparison of Dietary Intake between Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Women and Controls.

Polycystic Ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complicated endocrinopathy affecting women in reproductive age. The crucial role of obesity and insulin resistance in progression of metabolic and cardiovascular features of PCOS has been confirmed. Although it has been suggested that there is a possible association between dietary pattern and risk of PCOS, few studies investigating the diet composition of PCOS women.