ArticleCureus2026
Assessment of Functional Capacity and Fatigue Severity in Young Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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Abstract
introductionPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) commonly affects females of reproductive age in India, causing hormone imbalances, irregular menstrual cycles, high testosterone levels, and cysts. It is a chronic illness with no known cure, but medication, lifestyle modifications, and fertility treatments can help in managing some symptoms. In addition to the above irregularities, many physical symptoms, like fatigue and reduced functional capacity (maximal oxygen uptake, or VO
objectivesThe objective of the study was to assess the VO METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted in which a total of 37 young females from health science institutions with PCOS aged 18-24 years participated in the study. The Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) was used to evaluate the fatigue level of females with PCOS. The VO
resultsThe mean age of the participants was 20.64+1.35 years. The participants' mean VO
conclusionPCOS does not significantly impact VO
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