Distinct Protocols of Physical Exercise May Improve Different Aspects of Well-being in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Author(s)

Kogure, Gislaine Satyko ; da Silva Lara, Lucia Alves ; Ribeiro, Victor Barbosa ; Lopes, Iris Palma ; Mendes, Maria Celia ; Kodato, Sergio ; Ferriani, Rui Alberto ; Miranda Furtado, Cristiana Libardi ; dos Reis, Rosana Maria

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF LIFESTYLE MEDICINE; v. 17, n. 1, p. 12-pg., 2021-03-23.

Abstract

The purpose of this study to assess the effects of different protocols of physical exercise on the domains of the quality of life (QoL), sexual function, anxiety, and depression scores in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Data of 112 women with PCOS were extracted from 2 trials with different protocols of physical exercise: continuous aerobic training (ContinuousAT, n = 23), intermittent aerobic training (IntermittentAT, n = 22), and progressive resistance training (ResistanceT, n = 43) alongside a control group (CG, n = 24). Volunteers who completed self-report questionnaires-Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and the MOS 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) for QoL-preprotocol and postprotocol of physical exercise were included. Within groups, from baseline to week 16, all ContinuousAT, IntermittentAT, and ResistanceT protocols promoted improvements in multiple FSFI domains and HADS scores. However, ResistanceT did not improve the QoL aspects. Between groups, from other physical training protocols, the IntermittentAT was most effective for QoL and FSFI domains as well as HADS scores. It is concluded that all interventions were effective and improved indicators of sexual function, anxiety, and depression. When comparing protocols, interval training with high-intensity stimuli and active recovery was more effective. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 12/11069-9 - ANDROGEN RECEPTOR CAG POLIMORFISM AND TELOMERE LENGTH IN PREMATURE OVARIAN FAILURE
• Grantee: Cristiana Libardi Miranda Furtado
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
• FAPESP's process: 10/08800-8 - Effects of periodized resisted physical exercise in women with hyperandrogenic anovulation
• Grantee: Rosana Maria dos Reis
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• FAPESP's process: 15/14031-0 - EFFECT OF AEROBIC PHYSICAL TRAINING IN MOLECULAR, METABOLIC, HORMONAL PARAMETERS AND BODY COMPOSITION IN WOMEN WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME: A CLINICAL CONTROLLED TRIAL
• Grantee: Rosana Maria dos Reis
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants