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Nutrition, Physical Activity and Women’s Health

A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition in Women".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 February 2025 | Viewed by 2360

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Department of Sports Dietetics, Chair of Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Poznan University of Physical Education, 61-871 Poznan, Poland
Interests: diet, nutrition, and physical activity in obstetrics and gynecology; lifestyle; women’s health
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Department of Exercise Science, School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, 921 Assembly St., PHRC 301, Columbia, SC 29208, USA
Interests: women’s health; aging; metabolism; physical activity; sleep
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Dear Colleagues,

Lifestyle impacts women’s health, including obstetrics and gynecological conditions, and during adolescence and adulthood. One of the solutions for the prevention and control of these disorders may be appropriate nutrition and physical activity.

This Special Issue is dedicated to fostering a more comprehensive understanding of how nutrition and physical activity impact women’s health, with far-reaching consequences in obstetrics and gynecology.

This Special Issue aims to present original papers and reviews on all aspects of women’s health. Research on the relation of nutrition and physical activity to obstetrics and gynecology conditions is highly welcomed.

Dr. Małgorzata Mizgier
Dr. Xuewen Wang
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Keywords

  • women’s health
  • adolescence
  • reproduction
  • pregnancy
  • birth outcomes
  • fertility
  • menopause
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • dysmenorrhea
  • premenstrual syndrome
  • endometriosis
  • obstetrics and gynecology
  • nutrition
  • diet
  • physical activity
  • lifestyle

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Systematic Review
The Role of Lifestyle Interventions in PCOS Management: A Systematic Review
by Rohit Gautam, Pratibha Maan, Anshu Jyoti, Anshu Kumar, Neena Malhotra and Taruna Arora
Nutrients 2025, 17(2), 310; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17020310 - 16 Jan 2025
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most prevalent endocrine disorders among reproductive-aged women. It is characterized by hyperandrogenism, anovulation, and polycystic ovaries. Lifestyle changes are suggested as first-line interventions in managing PCOS. This systematic review aims to assess the scientific evidence [...] Read more.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most prevalent endocrine disorders among reproductive-aged women. It is characterized by hyperandrogenism, anovulation, and polycystic ovaries. Lifestyle changes are suggested as first-line interventions in managing PCOS. This systematic review aims to assess the scientific evidence regarding the role of lifestyle modifications (dietary changes, physical activity, and behavioral changes) in improving reproductive, anthropometric, metabolic, and psychological outcomes in women with PCOS. Dietary interventions such as foods with low glycemic index scores; caloric restrictions; high-fiber, omega three fatty acid-rich diets; ketogenic diets; Mediterranean diets; antioxidant-rich food; and anti-inflammatory diets improve insulin sensitivity and hormonal balance in women with PCOS. Physical activity, like aerobic and resistance exercise, enhances insulin sensitivity, helps weight loss, and improves metabolic and reproductive outcomes in women with PCOS. Further, behavioral and education modules can also be used to improve awareness, adherence, and the effectiveness of conventional treatment and to manage mental health issues related to PCOS. Collectively, lifestyle modifications not only improve the biochemical, hormonal, and anthropometric parameters in PCOS patients but also reduce the long-term risks of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Full article
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