A group program for obese, infertile women: weight loss and improved psychological health.
We report on a group program for obese infertile women. Sixty-four women completed the 24-week program, which included exercise, information about healthy eating and group discussion sessions. Their mean initial weight was 101.9 +/- 18.14 kg. The mean weight loss on completion of the program was 5.2 +/- 5.11 kg (p < 0.0001). There was significant improvement on ratings of self-esteem and depression. Changes to life-style and health which are known to improve fertility may be a useful precursor to invasive, high technology infertility treatment procedures.
Galletly
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Department of Psychiatry, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, Australia.
Clark
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Tomlinson
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Blaney
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D001007:Anxiety / Q000523:psychology; D003863:Depression / Q000523:psychology; D004032:Diet; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007246:Infertility / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D012649:Self Concept; D012944:Social Support; D015431:Weight Loss