Lifestyle Intervention for Overweight/Obese Pregnant Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Lessons and Challenges.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and objective

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common reproductive disorder in women of reproductive age, and overweight and obesity are highly prevalent in women with PCOS. This study aims to explore whether lifestyle intervention can improve gestational weight gain (GWG), glucolipid metabolism, and perinatal outcomes in overweight/obese pregnant women with PCOS.

Methods

This study is a randomized controlled trial that included overweight and obese pregnant women with PCOS who met the inclusion criteria of 8-12 gestational weeks. They were randomly allocated to the intervention group and the control group. Women in the intervention group were given individualized counseling on diet and exercise from a trained dietitian and followed up regularly by a

SUBMITTER: Liu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8406241 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature