PARIPEX - Indian Journal of Research

Dr. Madhumathi.K; Dr. P. Senthil Selvam; Maria Agnella. I

Volume : IX, Issue : IV, April - 2020

Effects of Aerobic training program and lifestyle modification in obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Dr. Madhumathi. K, Dr. P. Senthil Selvam, Maria Agnella. I

Abstract :

Introduction: Both polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity are the raising epidemics in the world today. It is one of the most common endocrine disorder among women associated with reproductive, metabolic and psychological features affecting 5–10% of women of reproductive age. The syndrome is characterised by polycystic ovaries, anovulation and hyperandrogenism. Approximately 30% to 60% women with PCOS are obese (defined as a BMI >30kg/m2). Obesity may play a pathogenic role in the development of the syndrome. Therefore, aerobic exercise and lifestyle modification with appropriate diet is a corner stone of therapy for many women with PCOS. Objective: To evaluate the benefits of aerobic exercise program along with lifestyle modification on weight reduction, quality of life in obese women with PCOS. Materials and Methods: A total of 30 PCOS obese women aged 17–23 underwent a 8–week training session. The subjects were included in the study based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria and were divided into two groups. In group A (n=15) the subjects were given aerobic exercise and lifestyle modification whereas in group B (n=15) the subjects were given only aerobic exercise. Anthropometric parameters (body mass index and waist to hip ratio) were assessed and compared at the baseline and after the 8–week training session. Result: After a 8–week training session, in group A the BMI reduced from 30.40kg/m2 to 29.36kg/m2 and WHR reduced from 0.84 to 0.80 whereas in group B the BMI reduced from 30.08kg/m2 to 29.64kg/m2 and WHR reduced from 0.83 to 0.82. Conclusion: This study concluded that aerobic training along with lifestyle modification improves obesity indices (body weight and waist circumference) in women with PCOS. Also, there is improvement in the quality of life.