Effect of Physical Activity Habit Modifications on Gynecological Features among Studied Infertile Overweight and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Fatma Hosny Abd-ELhakam¹, Enas Kasem Ali Kasem² and Hanan Elzeblawy Hassan^3,

¹lecturer of Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Beni-Suef University, Egypt

²Professor of Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, Egypt

³Professor of Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Beni-Suef University, Egypt

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Fatma Hosny Abd-ELhakam, Enas Kasem Ali Kasem and Hanan Elzeblawy Hassan. Effect of Physical Activity Habit Modifications on Gynecological Features among Studied Infertile Overweight and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. American Journal of Nursing Research. 2026; 14(1):1-9. doi: 10.12691/ajnr-14-1-1

Abstract

Background: Infertility appeared to be influenced by several PCOS comorbidities. Obesity and insulin resistance in particular were independently linked to lower pregnancy and live birth rates, as well as a higher risk of abortion. Aim: investigate the effect of physical activity habit modifications on gynecological features among studied infertile overweight and polycystic ovary syndrome. Subjects and Methods: A quasi-experimental design at Beni-Suef University Hospital's gynecological and infertility clinics; a purposive sample of 116 women with polycystic ovary syndrome, overweight, and obesity, was selected. Tools: I: The Arabic-structured interview questionnaire contains personal data; II: Block Adult Physical Activity (PA) Screener was the predictor for physical activity. This tool assessed the frequency and duration of job-related, daily life, and leisure activities. Results: reveals that 87.5% of Mild Physical Activity of the study group women has duration of menstrual cycle of less than 3 days (hypomenorrhea before intervention. Compared to 68% of moderate physical activity had a normal duration of the menstrual cycle of 3-5 days after the intervention. About 93.6%, of Mild Physical Activity (sedentary lifestyle) of the study group women have an irregular cycle before intervention. Compared to 80% of moderate physical activity had a regular cycle after the intervention. Conclusion: Physical activity habit modifications affect gynecological features among studied infertile overweight and polycystic ovary syndrome Recommendations: A study can be conducted to assess the PCOS on pregnancy outcomes and childbirth.

Keywords:
Physical Activity Habit Modifications Gynecological Features Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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