Time to Load Up-Resistance Training Can Improve the Health of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Scoping Review

Chris Kite; Elizabeth Parkes; Suzan R Taylor; Robert W Davies; Lukasz Lagojda; James E Brown; David R Broom; Ioannis Kyrou; Harpal S Randeva

doi:10.3390/medsci10040053

Time to Load Up-Resistance Training Can Improve the Health of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Scoping Review

Chris Kite, Elizabeth Parkes, Suzan R Taylor, Robert W Davies, Lukasz Lagojda, James E Brown, David R Broom, Ioannis Kyrou, Harpal S Randeva

Aston Medical School

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Guidelines for the management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) focus on lifestyle changes, incorporating exercise. Whilst evidence suggests that aerobic exercise may be beneficial, less is known about the effectiveness of resistance training (RT), which may be more feasible for those that have low fitness levels and/or are unable to tolerate/participate in aerobic exercise.

OBJECTIVES: To identify the available evidence on RT in women with PCOS and to summarise findings in the context of a scoping review.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Studies utilising pre-post designs to assess the effectiveness of RT in PCOS; all outcomes were included.

SOURCES OF EVIDENCE: Four databases (PubMed, CENTRAL, CINAHL and SportDiscus) were searched and supplemented by hand searching of relevant papers/reference lists.

CHARTING METHODS: Extracted data were presented in tables and qualitatively synthesised.

RESULTS: Searches returned 42 papers; of those, 12 papers were included, relating to six studies/trials. Statistical changes were reported for multiple pertinent outcomes relating to metabolic (i.e., glycaemia and fat-free mass) and hormonal (i.e., testosterone and sex hormone-binding globulin) profiles.

CONCLUSIONS: There is a striking lack of studies in this field and, despite the reported statistical significance for many outcomes, the documented magnitude of changes are small and the quality of the evidence questionable. This highlights an unmet need for rigorously designed/reported and sufficiently powered trials.

Original language	English
Article number	53
Number of pages	16
Journal	Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
Volume	10
Issue number	4
Early online date	22 Sept 2022
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3390/medsci10040053
Publication status	Published - Dec 2022

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Keywords

lifestyle
Testosterone
hormones
quality of life
Female
metabolism
Resistance Training
strength training
Life Style
Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - therapy
Humans
women’s health

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Time to Load Up-Resistance Training Can Improve the Health of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Scoping Review

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