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2018 International Evidence-based
PCOS Guidelines
• Center for Research Excellence in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (CREPCOS) research in partnership with the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) and American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), and in collaboration with professional societies and consumer advocacy groups internationally
• Chapter 3: Lifestyle
International evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome, 2018
2018 International Evidence-based
PCOS Guidelines
• Lifestyle recommendations for women with PCOS
• Healthy eating and regular physical activity and maintenance of healthy weight to improve overall health, hormones, and quality of life
• Lifestyle intervention with diet, exercise, and behavioral component
• 5-10% weight loss goal with ongoing assessment and monitoring
• Goal setting and self-monitoring to obtain realistic lifestyle goals
• Optimize adherence to lifestyle interventions
• Healthcare professional interactions must be patient-centered and respectful
• Consideration of ethnic-specific BMI and waist circumference categories
• Healthy lifestyle offers health and QoL benefits in the absence of weight loss.
• All healthcare professionals share a joint responsibility
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