Research
Hormonal
There is no evidence that lifestyle interventions improve live birth, miscarriage rates, or menstrual regularity in women with PCOS.
Current evidence does not show that lifestyle changes improve menstrual regularity or fertility (live birth) in women with PCOS. While weight loss is beneficial, it should not be relied upon to restore regular cycles or ensure pregnancy.
WeakRefutesVERY_LOW confidence
No studies assessed the fertility primary outcomes of live birth or miscarriage. No studies reported the secondary reproductive outcome of menstrual regularity, as defined in this review.
Why this rating
No studies reported these outcomes.
Source
Lifestyle changes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Siew S Lim et al. · Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews · 2019
DOI 10.1002/14651858.cd007506.pub4
Meta-analysis · 15 studiesCited 381×
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