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The Role of Lifestyle Interventions in PCOS Management: A Systematic Review.
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45 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Polycystic ovary syndrome and risk of endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer in women with abnormal uterine bleeding: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Biomolecules & biomedicine · 2026Pooled it
- Efficacy of garlic (Allium sativum) on metabolic syndrome components in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: randomized controlled trial.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2025Trial
- Clustering of non-invasive biomarkers to distinguish phenotype-related response differences in women with PCOS after the 16-week Nordic interval training intervention: A prospective cohort study.Journal of exercise science and fitness · 2026Article
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- Effects of physical exercise on menstrual symptoms in polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review.Journal of endocrinological investigation · 2026Review
- Avena sativa-derived avenanthramides suppress 12-lipoxygenase activity and downstream arachidonic acid metabolites in letrozole-induced PCOS rats.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- The Interplay Between PMOS and MASLD: Pathophysiology and Evidence-Based Nutritional Interventions.Nutrients · 2026Review
- Ketogenic diet as a therapeutic intervention for biochemical hyperandrogenism in PCOS women with obesity or overweight: a meta-analytic study.Journal of endocrinological investigation · 2026Review
- The Role of Demographic Factors, Clinical Characteristics and Perceived Social Support on the Body Image of Iranian Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Role of Functional Foods and Nutraceutical Compounds in Alleviating Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Narrative Review.Cureus · 2026Review
- Oxidative stress and the therapeutic potential of dietary antioxidants in polycystic ovary syndrome: a narrative review.Journal of ovarian research · 2026Review
- Natural Products in the Metabolic and Endocrine Modulation of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Current Perspectives.Nutrients · 2026Review
- Exercise attenuates polycystic ovary syndrome development via improved mitochondrial proteostasis.American journal of physiology. Endocrinology and metabolism · 2026Article
- Lifestyle factors for polycystic ovary syndrome: a case-control study.Journal of ovarian research · 2026Article
- Review
- Oxidative Stress andInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Integrating evidence-based lifestyle and adjunct therapies for long-term management of polycystic ovary syndrome: mechanistic insights and clinical implications.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2026Review
- Yoga as a complementary intervention for polycystic ovary Syndrome management: a systematic review.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2026Review
- Trends in PCOS Incidence, Prevalence, and DALYs Across Five BRICS Nations, 1990-2050: A Decomposition, Age-Period-Cohort, and Bayesian Forecasting Analysis Based on GBD 2021.International journal of women's health · 2026Article
- Gut microbiota and polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome: an integrated gut-metabolism-endocrine-ovary axis.Experimental biology and medicine (Maywood, N.J.) · 2026Review
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Abstract
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most prevalent endocrine disorders among reproductive-aged women. It is characterized by hyperandrogenism, anovulation, and polycystic ovaries. Lifestyle changes are suggested as first-line interventions in managing PCOS. This systematic review aims to assess the scientific evidence regarding the role of lifestyle modifications (dietary changes, physical activity, and behavioral changes) in improving reproductive, anthropometric, metabolic, and psychological outcomes in women with PCOS. Dietary interventions such as foods with low glycemic index scores; caloric restrictions; high-fiber, omega three fatty acid-rich diets; ketogenic diets; Mediterranean diets; antioxidant-rich food; and anti-inflammatory diets improve insulin sensitivity and hormonal balance in women with PCOS. Physical activity, like aerobic and resistance exercise, enhances insulin sensitivity, helps weight loss, and improves metabolic and reproductive outcomes in women with PCOS. Further, behavioral and education modules can also be used to improve awareness, adherence, and the effectiveness of conventional treatment and to manage mental health issues related to PCOS. Collectively, lifestyle modifications not only improve the biochemical, hormonal, and anthropometric parameters in PCOS patients but also reduce the long-term risks of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases.
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