Fact Sheets / Polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome

Causes

Signs & Symptoms

There are many different signs and symptoms of PCOS and each individual will have a difference experience.

Some signs and symptoms you and your GP may look for include;

Women with PCOS also have an increased risk of other metabolic and cardio conditions such as type 2 diabetes.

Differential Diagnosis

* Diagnosis needs to be confirmed through a medical specialist external to PROmotion

PROmotion Assessment and Outcomes Measures

A individual exercise program will be designed by our Exercise Physiologists and will cater for and be progressed around your individual goals
Education & advice surrounding lifestyle, weight management, cardio-metabolic health and mental wellbeing.
Management may also include dietitian and other health care professionals

How to Manage

A individual exercise program will be designed by our Exercise Physiologists and will cater for and be progressed around your individual goals
Education & advice surrounding lifestyle, weight management, cardio-metabolic health and mental wellbeing.
Management may also include dietitian and other health care professionals

References

Teede HJ, Misso ML, Costello MF, et al. Recommendations from the international evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome. Fertil Steril. 2018;110(3):364-379. doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.05.004
Hiam D, Patten R, Gibson-Helm M, et al. The effectiveness of high intensity intermittent training on metabolic, reproductive and mental health in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: study protocol for the iHIT- randomised controlled trial. Trials. 2019;20(1):221. Published 2019 Apr 16. doi:10.1186/s13063-019-3313-8