Application of WeChat Public Account in Lifestyle Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: a Cross-sectional Study

Author(s):  
Fang-Fang Zhang ◽  
Fan Qu

Abstract BackgroundLifestyle management has been proved to improve both metabolic and reproductive outcomes for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In China, WeChat has become the most popular social media platform. Previous studies have confirmed the effectiveness of WeChat in health intervention and its potential to improve health behaviours. Therefore the present study tried to investigate the efficacy of online education through WeChat public account on the lifestyle interventions of women with PCOS.MethodsWe set up a cross-sectional study between January 2020 and July 2020. Data were collected through online questionnaires. All participants completed a questionnaire, including age, educational level, WeChat activeness, physical exercise, dietary habits, self-reported symptoms and medical history.ResultsA total of 258 women were included in this study, including 96 women with PCOS (PCOS group) and 162 women without PCOS (control group). Among them, 130 women followed our WeChat public account (follower group) and 128 women did not follow the WeChat public account (non-follower group). There were no significant differences in terms of physical activity assessment and dietary assessment between the PCOS and control groups (P>0.05), neither between the followers and non-follower groups (P>0.05). ConclusionsApplication of WeChat public account seems useless in lifestyle management for women with PCOS, however, the conclusion might be limited by the small sample size.

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 607-612
Author(s):  
Sasha Jovanovska-Mishevska ◽  
Aleksandra Atanasova-Boshku ◽  
Iskra Bitoska ◽  
Irfan Ahmeti ◽  
Biljana Todorova ◽  
...  

BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is complex hormonal, metabolic and reproductive disorder and is a leading cause of female infertility. Hyperinsulinemia secondary to insulin resistance plays important role in the pathogenesis of PCOS.AIM: To assess the sensitivity of different indices of insulin resistance and their relevance in a clinical setting.MATERIAL AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study of 43 patients with PCOS and 29 noromo ovulatory women as a control group was conducted. Standard clinical, anthropometrical and hormonal testing for hyperandrogenism was conducted, as well as oral glucose tolerance test with determination of basal and stimulated glucose and insulin values.RESULTS: The dynamic I/G index showed the highest sensitivity and specificity, but the static indexes HOMA-IR and QUICKI, although based on only basal glycemic and insulinemic values, showed good sensitivity, 90.38% and 94.01% respectively. HOMA-IR showed significant positive correlation with the stimulated insulin values.CONCLUSIONS: Our results support the use of static indexes in the evaluation of insulin resistance in women with PCOS in a clinical setting, offering a simple assessment of insulin resistance in PCOS, which holds great prognostic and treatment implications.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
ShiMing Huang ◽  
LianHong Wang ◽  
YunMei Guo ◽  
Xin Yan ◽  
Ying Liu ◽  
...  

UNSTRUCTURED Abstract Objective: We investigated the lifestyle management knowledge, attitudes and practice level among women with polycystic ovary syndrome and the diet and exercise behavior associated factors in China. Methods: A cross-sectional study using a structured questionnaire was conducted among women with polycystic ovary syndrome in the outpatient department of affiliated hospital of Zunyi Medical University, China, between June 2020 to December 2020. Stepwise multiple regression were used to identify factors affecting the diet and exercise behavior. Results: Overall 207 women with polycystic ovary syndrome participated in the study. More than 70% of participants reported good knowledge and positive attitude, while good health behavior in the participants reported is few in polycystic ovary syndrome management. Only 45.80% of participants got some health education information for polycystic ovary syndrome lifestyle management in the past. Among those, education from medical staff(25.12%), online courses(25.60%) and network media(26.09%) take the equal place to get information. While 61.48% of participants reported they want to get information through healthy management software in future. In addition, the stepwise multiple regression analysis indicated that many risk factors were found to be significant predictors of the diet and exercise behavior with PCOS. Conclusion: In conclusion, our study observes majority women with PCOS have adequate knowledge and positive attitude, while poor health behavior in PCOS management. It can be concluded that there is a big gap between knowledge, attitude and practice among women with polycystic ovary syndrome in life management.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Daneshfar ◽  
shahideh Jahanian Sadatmahalleh ◽  
Nadia Jahangiri

Abstract Introduction: Infertility is one of the issues affecting sexual function (SF). Infertility is also one of the complications of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis. This research seeks to assess and compare SF and the prevalence of sexual dysfunction with PCOS and endometriosis in infertile women. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on 630 samples (210 infertile women with endometriosis, 210 infertile women with PCOS, and 210 healthy women of childbearing age as the control group). SF was assessed by the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics (One Way ANOVA and logistic regression) were used to analyze the data.Results: The results showed that the mean score of total FSFI in the two groups of PCOS and endometriosis was lower than the control group (P<0.001). In addition, women with higher education (university education) had a significantly higher score of total FSFI. Conclusion: Sexual dysfunction rates are high in infertile women with endometriosis and PCOS, so infertility service providers in infertility centers need to pay attention to this issue.


2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimitrios Panidis ◽  
Konstantinos Tziomalos ◽  
Ekaterini Koiou ◽  
Eleni A Kandaraki ◽  
Elena Tsourdi ◽  
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2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 1682 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Pirotta ◽  
Mary Barillaro ◽  
Leah Brennan ◽  
Angela Grassi ◽  
Yvonne Jeanes ◽  
...  

Psychological co-morbidities common in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may contribute to disordered eating and subsequent weight gain. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence of disordered eating and a range of eating disorders and demographic risk factors associated with these behaviours within an Australian group of women with and without PCOS. Data from 899 women with (n = 501) and without (n = 398) PCOS were analysed as possibly indicative of disordered eating or eating disorders using the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q) and The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria. Disordered eating (p = 0.012) but not eating disorders (p = 0.076) were more prevalent in women with PCOS compared to controls. Increased body mass index (BMI) [Odds Ratio (OR): 1.03; 95%; Confidence Interval (CI): 1.01, 1.05, p = 0.012] and older age [OR: 1.05; 95%CI: 1.02, 1.08, p = 0.002] but not PCOS diagnosis [OR: 1.43; 95%CI: 0.96, 2.13 p = 0.078] increased the odds of disordered eating. Increased BMI [OR: 1.04; 95%CI: 1.02, 1.06, p < 0.001] and younger age [OR: -0.95; 95%CI: 0.93–0.95, p < 0.001] but not PCOS diagnosis [OR: 1.38; 95%CI: 0.97, 1.95, p = 0.076] increased the odds of an eating disorder. Clinicians are recommended to screen all women with PCOS for possible disordered eating behaviours, with particular attention to women with elevated BMI.


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