Gislaine Satyko Kogure1, Iris Palma Lopes2, Victor Barbosa Ribeiro3, Maria Célia Mendes2, Sérgio Kodato4, Cristiana Libardi Miranda Furtado5, Marcos Felipe Silva de Sá2, Rui Alberto Ferriani2, Lúcia Alves da Silva Lara2, Rosana Maria Dos Reis2. 1. Ribeirão Preto Medical School, Human Reproduction sector, Departament of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. Electronic address: gisatyko@usp.br. 2. Ribeirão Preto Medical School, Human Reproduction sector, Departament of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. 3. Ribeirão Preto Medical School, Human Reproduction sector, Departament of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil; Federal Institute of São Paulo, Jacareí campus, Brazil. 4. Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, Science and Letters, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. 5. Drug Research and Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Both physical and mental health care for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) require a multidisciplinary approach. We evaluated the effects of continuous (CAT) and intermittent (IAT) aerobic training in different protocols that measure body image, anxiety, depression and sexual dysfunction in women with PCOS. METHODS: In this controlled clinical trial, women with PCOS were randomly allocated for 16 weeks to 1 out of 3 groups: CAT (n = 28), IAT (n = 29), or control group (CG, n = 30). For data collection, we used the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ), Figure Rating Scale (FRS), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Measurement Scales (HADS). RESULTS: No effects of CAT, IAT or CG groups were identified in the perceptual dimension of body image. The dis(satisfaction) grade improved after exercise in the CAT group (p ≤ 0.01) compared to the CG, as well as improved within CAT and IAT groups. Total FSFI, and HADS-A and HADS-D scores improved after exercise in the both groups. At baseline and after the study period, there were positive correlations between scores for dis(satisfaction), HADS-A and HADS-D scores. HADS-A and HADS-D scores had a negative correlation with FSFI total in the IAT (p = =0.02) group compared to the CG, as well as within CAT and IAT groups. LIMITATIONS: The participants were not matched for body mass index (normal, overweight and obese) which may interfere on body image dimensions. CONCLUSION:Aerobic exercise improves sexual function and indices related to anxiety and depression. Likewise, it interferes in cognitive-affective dimension of the body image.
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BACKGROUND: Both physical and mental health care for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) require a multidisciplinary approach. We evaluated the effects of continuous (CAT) and intermittent (IAT) aerobic training in different protocols that measure body image, anxiety, depression and sexual dysfunction in women with PCOS. METHODS: In this controlled clinical trial, women with PCOS were randomly allocated for 16 weeks to 1 out of 3 groups: CAT (n = 28), IAT (n = 29), or control group (CG, n = 30). For data collection, we used the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ), Figure Rating Scale (FRS), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Measurement Scales (HADS). RESULTS: No effects of CAT, IAT or CG groups were identified in the perceptual dimension of body image. The dis(satisfaction) grade improved after exercise in the CAT group (p ≤ 0.01) compared to the CG, as well as improved within CAT and IAT groups. Total FSFI, and HADS-A and HADS-D scores improved after exercise in the both groups. At baseline and after the study period, there were positive correlations between scores for dis(satisfaction), HADS-A and HADS-D scores. HADS-A and HADS-D scores had a negative correlation with FSFI total in the IAT (p = =0.02) group compared to the CG, as well as within CAT and IAT groups. LIMITATIONS: The participants were not matched for body mass index (normal, overweight and obese) which may interfere on body image dimensions. CONCLUSION: Aerobic exercise improves sexual function and indices related to anxiety and depression. Likewise, it interferes in cognitive-affective dimension of the body image.
Authors: Rhiannon K Patten; Michaela C Pascoe; Alba Moreno-Asso; Russell A Boyle; Nigel K Stepto; Alexandra G Parker Journal: BMC Public Health Date: 2021-12-20 Impact factor: 3.295
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