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The Effect of Exercise on Reproductive and Metabolic Outcomes in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Sep 2026 · The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research · Vol 52 · 0 citations · 84 references
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This study aimed to examine the effect of exercise intervention alone on improving reproductive endocrine and metabolic profiles in individuals with PCOS.

Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine and metabolic disorder, and the independent effect of exercise as a fundamental intervention for it remains to be clarified. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the effect of exercise intervention alone on improving reproductive endocrine and metabolic profiles in individuals with PCOS.

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