title: Quality of Life in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome after a Program of Resistance Exercise Training.
abstract: Purpose Aerobic exercises may improve quality of life (QoL) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). However, there is no data on the effect of resistance exercise training (RET) programs on the QoL of women with PCOS. Thus, this study aimed to assess the effect of a 16-week RET program on QoL in PCOS women. Methods This 16-week case-control study enrolled 43 women with PCOS (PCOS group, PCOSG) and 51 healthy pre-menopausal controls aged 18 to 37 years (control group, CG). All women underwent a supervised RET program for 16 weeks, and were evaluated in two different occasions: week-0 (baseline), and week-16 (after RET). Quality of life was assessed using the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). Results Testosterone reduced significantly in both groups after RET (p < 0.01). The PCOSG had improvements in functional capacity at week-16 relative to week-0 (p = 0.02). The CG had significant improvements in vitality, social aspects, and mental health at week-16 relative to week-0 (p ≤ 0.01). There was a weak correlation between social aspects of the SF-36 domain and testosterone levels in PCOS women. Conclusion A 16-week RET program modestly improved QoL in women with PCOS.
authors.affiliation: Division of Human Reproduction, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Fabiene K Picchi
authors.initials: FK
authors.lastname: Ramos
authors.affiliation: Division of Human Reproduction, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Lúcia Alves da Silva
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Lara
authors.affiliation: Division of Human Reproduction, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Gislaine Satyko
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Kogure
authors.affiliation: Division of Human Reproduction, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Rafael Costa
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.affiliation: Division of Human Reproduction, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Rui Alberto
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Ferriani
authors.affiliation: Division of Human Reproduction, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Marcos Felipe
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Silva de Sá
authors.affiliation: Division of Human Reproduction, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Rosana Maria Dos
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Reis
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000628:therapy; D011788:Quality of Life; D055815:Young Adult