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Semin Reprod Med 2021; 39(03/04): 153-160
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735575
Review Article

An Analysis on the Implementation of the Evidence-based PCOS Lifestyle Guideline: Recommendations from Women with PCOS

Siew Lim 
1   Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
,
Breanna Wright
2   BehaviourWorks Australia, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
,
Melissa Savaglio
1   Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
,
Denise Goodwin
2   BehaviourWorks Australia, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
,
Stephanie Pirotta
1   Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
,
Lisa Moran
1   Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinological disorder affecting women of reproductive age, affecting 8–13% in this group. Women with PCOS are more likely to have excess BMI, which in turn exacerbates the symptoms of PCOS in these women. The latest evidence-based guideline recommends lifestyle management as the first-line treatment for PCOS. However, the implementation of this recommendation through health services faces a significant challenge. As part of the mapping of the implementation plan for lifestyle management in PCOS, citizen panels and semi-structured interviews were conducted to capture the voices of consumers. Women with PCOS expressed the need for multidisciplinary, integrated care as a recurrent theme. Other important considerations included health professionals who listen and are open to learning about PCOS, the empowerment of women to self-manage PCOS and the provision of peer support. Women with PCOS also expressed the key recommendation of focusing on practical skills when providing lifestyle advice. Within that, both individual and group lifestyle sessions were valued for privacy and peer support respectively and delivery by a dietitian is preferred. These recommendations by women with PCOS should be considered when developing the implementation plan for the PCOS lifestyle guideline.

Keywords

polycystic - women - lifestyle - guidelines - implementation


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30 August 2021

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