Predictors of Lifestyle Intervention Attrition or Weight Loss Success in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Who Are Overweight or Obese.

ABSTRACT: Background/objectives: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition in reproductive-aged women. Weight management is a first-line treatment for PCOS according to international evidence-based guidelines. However, the factors associated with attrition or success in weight loss interventions are not known for women with PCOS. The objective of this study was to identify characteristics associated with attrition and weight loss success in women with PCOS and overweight or obesity undergoing weight loss interventions. Methods: Four randomised controlled clinical weight loss trials comprising energy restricted diets and/or exercise interventions of 2⁻8 months duration. The interventions were conducted over 2001⁻2007 in outpatient clinical research centres with n = 221 premenopausal wome

SUBMITTER: Moran LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6470873 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature