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20 mar 2020 · PCOS appears to be a common disorder among elite female athletes (21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29) and is, indeed, the most frequent cause of menstrual disorders among Olympic sportswomen . We have demonstrated elevated diurnal secretion of LH and testosterone by athletes with PCOS than by those without ( Fig. 2 ) ( 22 ).
Athletes who have experienced these symptoms have shown higher levels of free testosterone, increased levels of androgens and amenorrhea, and may have potentially advantageous biomarkers in terms of sport performance (3,6).
18 maj 2019 · Moreover, it has been demonstrated that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are overrepresented in elite athletes. PCOS, which is a mild form of hyperandrogenism, is associated with an anabolic body composition including more muscle mass than in non-PCOS women.
Abstract. In this opinion piece, we summarize, discuss implications of implementation, and critically evaluate our 2018 evidence-based guideline recommendations for exercise and physical activity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). We developed recommendations as part of a larger international guideline development project.
This article serves to educate strength and conditioning coaches on the influence exercise can have on the various hormonal pathways that are impacted by polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), including insulin resistance, cortisol, testosterone, follicle-stimulating, and luteinizing hormones.
For women with PCOS, evidence is limited to discern the effect of exercise on major health outcomes (e.g., reproductive function). There is moderate certainty evidence that aerobic exercise alone is beneficial for reducing BMI in women with PCOS.
6 lip 2020 · Our analysis demonstrates that exercise training in women with PCOS improves cardio-metabolic outcomes, both in the presence and independent of anthropometric changes, supporting the role of exercise therapy, as the first-line approach for improving health outcomes in women with PCOS.
