For women struggling to manage their weight with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

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Background

12 to 18 per cent of women of reproductive age suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). A key feature of PCOS is an abnormal metabolism, and many women struggle to manage their body weight problem. Women with PCOS often also have irregular periods and fertility problems. They are also at risk of developing type 2 diabetes and potentially heart disease. Exercise training is a well established lifestyle intervention that is successful at preventing and treating these conditions, but little is known about the role of exercise training for the treatment and management of PCOS.

We are looking for women with PCOS to participate in a 12 week training study.

Are you:

• A premenopausal female aged 18-40 years
• Diagnosed with PCOS
• Not participating in any regular exercise
• A non-smoker?

Level of involvement:

• Trial lasts up to 6 months (during which time no medication for the condition can be taken)
• Two sets of strength tests and two fitness tests
• Two insulin clamps with four muscle biopsies
• Two measures of cardiovascular function
• Two DEXA and CT scans
• 12 weeks of professionally supervised exercise training (1 x 1 hour session 3 times a week)

For further information please contact:

Dr Nigel Stepto
Department of Physiology
Clayton VIC 3168
Telephone: (03) 9905 2543
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Resources

For further information on PCOS go to www.managingpcos.org.au or
call tollfree on 1800 151 441 for a free booklet by Diabetes Australia - Victoria.

You can also contact the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association of Australia at www.posaa.asn.au
or
call (02) 8250 0222.

Content updated November 10, 2005