Adherence to treatment for polycystic ovarian syndrome: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most prevalent endocrine disorders of women of reproductive age. Treatment plans for this chronic condition frequently include long-term use of a combination of medication and lifestyle interventions. However, treatment outcomes are dependent on adherence to treatment regimens. This study aimed to systematically review the literature for reported adherence to treatments for PCOS. METHODS:A systematic search of Embase, Cochrane, PubMed, CINAHL, PsychINFO, SCOPUS, and International Pharmaceutical Abstracts from inception until January 2019 utilizing the terms PCOS, adherence, and patient compliance was conducted. A total of 179 possible articles were identified. RESULTS:Fourteen articles reporting adherence data were included in the

SUBMITTER: Parker M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7017995 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature