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Research Article Volume 12 Issue 1
Lifestyle modifications among infertile women with poly cystic ovary syndrome
Fatma Hosny Abd-ELghafar, Hanan Elzeblawy Hassan, Enas Kasem Ali
Received: January 19, 2026 | Published: January 30, 2026
Citation: Abd-ELghafar FH, Hassan HE, Ali EK. Lifestyle modifications among infertile women with poly cystic ovary syndrome. Nurse Care Open Acces J. 2026;12(1):1-10. DOI: 10.15406/ncoaj.2026.12.00332
Abstract
Background: The primary causes of the clinical symptoms of
PCOS are hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance, which are frequently combined.
Aim: Evaluate the effect of lifestyle modification intervention
among hyper-androgenic infertile overweight and obese women.
Subjects and methods design: A
quasi-experimental design was used for this study.
Setting: gynecological
and infertility outpatient and inpatient clinics and specialized medical center for the treatment of
infertility and delayed childbearing.
Sample:
A purposive sample of 116 women (Study-control). The first group (study
group=58) is the experimental group, which will receive lifestyle modification
intervention, and the second group: (control group=58) will take routine care
only.
Tools
(1): Arabic Structured interviewing questionnaire.
Tool
(2): Lifestyle and habits
characteristics that divided into: a) data about nutrition habits,
and b) Block Adult Physical Activity (PA) Screener
Results: The study also found that 29.3% had had moderate chin and
neck hirsutism, pre-intervention, compared to 22.4% post-intervention.
Additionally, 72.4% and 69% of the study and control groups had poor habits
before the intervention, compared to 70.7% and 31% of them had good habits
after the intervention, respectively. No hirsutism was observed in 64.3% before
intervention, compared to 92.3% after intervention for good habits women.
Moreover, 23.1% of moderate activity of the studied group has had stage III
androgenic alopecia levels before intervention compared to 0% after
intervention.
Conclusion: Infertile women with poly cystic ovary syndrome, significant
improvements in hyperandrogenic symptoms were achieved with lifestyle changes.
Recommendations: Implement research-based nurse information and
education programs on the nature, effects, and management of PCOs.
Keywords: lifestyle, modifications, infertile women, poly cystic ovary
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