Physical Activity vs. Pharmacotherapy in PCOS Treatment: A relief of Clinical Evidence on Exercise and Metformine Efficacy
Introduction Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women of reproductive age, characterized by hormonal imbalance, insulin resistance, and ovulatory dysfunction. It presents with a wide range of symptoms, including menstrual irregularities, hyperandro...
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Introduction
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women of reproductive age, characterized by hormonal imbalance, insulin resistance, and ovulatory dysfunction. It presents with a wide range of symptoms, including menstrual irregularities, hyperandrogenism, and metabolic disturbances, often leading to infertility and increased long-term cardiometabolic risk. Lifestyle interventions and pharmacological treatments, particularly physical activity and metformin, remain central to PCOS management. This review aims to synthesize current evidence on the comparative and complementary roles of exercise and metformin in addressing the metabolic and reproductive manifestations of PCOS.
Aim of the study
To Company the clinical efficacy of physical activity (exercise) and pharmacotherapy (metformin) in managing the symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
Materials and Methods
A review of the literature collected in the PubMed database was performed to gather information found under the key words: „Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)”, „physical activity”, „exercise”, „metformin”, „metabolic syndrome”, „fertility” and „pharmacotherapy”.
Summary
Managing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) effectively involves both exercise and medication. Regular aerobic activity improves insulin sensitivity and reproductive health, while metformin addresses insulin resistance and metabolic issues. A combined approach of lifestyle changes and pharmacotherapy offers the best outcomes for women with PCOS.
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| spelling | doaj-art-e73c04b59aca424599a60f0211d14c402025-08-20T03:46:33ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182025-08-014410.12775/QS.2025.44.62921Physical Activity vs. Pharmacotherapy in PCOS Treatment: A relief of Clinical Evidence on Exercise and Metformine EfficacyMagdalena Bartold0https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0863-167XJanina Pohrybieniuk1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5737-6880Marta Piotraszewska2https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0893-0524Maria Grys3https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9182-4040Filip Kochański4https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4957-8566Karolina Wołk5https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9871-4903Magda Skudzińska6https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8747-2562Aleksandra Jaskulska7https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8745-9593Dominika Błonka8https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7946-9294Jan Pietrzak9https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4177-5413Maria Skłodowska-Curie Specialist Hospital in Zgierz, ul. Parzęczewska 35, 95-100 ZgierzWroclaw Medical University, Faculty of MedicineSamodzielny Publiczny Zespół Zakładów Opieki Zdrowotnej w Wyszkowie: Wyszków, Mazovia, PLKarol Jonscher Municipal Medical Center, ul. Milionowa 14, 93-113 Łódź, PolandMaria Skłodowska-Curie Specialist Hospital in ZgierzPabianice Medical Center, ul.Jana Pawła II 68, 95-200 Pabianice,Samodzielny Publiczny Zespół Zakładów Opieki Zdrowotnej w Wyszkowie: Wyszków, Mazovia, PLMedical University in ŁódźCentralny Szpital Kliniczny: Lodz, ul. Pomorska 251, 92-213 Łódź Voivodeship, PLClinic of Foundation "Swoboda" ul. Sosnowa 4, 95-015 Głowno Introduction Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women of reproductive age, characterized by hormonal imbalance, insulin resistance, and ovulatory dysfunction. It presents with a wide range of symptoms, including menstrual irregularities, hyperandrogenism, and metabolic disturbances, often leading to infertility and increased long-term cardiometabolic risk. Lifestyle interventions and pharmacological treatments, particularly physical activity and metformin, remain central to PCOS management. This review aims to synthesize current evidence on the comparative and complementary roles of exercise and metformin in addressing the metabolic and reproductive manifestations of PCOS. Aim of the study To Company the clinical efficacy of physical activity (exercise) and pharmacotherapy (metformin) in managing the symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Materials and Methods A review of the literature collected in the PubMed database was performed to gather information found under the key words: „Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)”, „physical activity”, „exercise”, „metformin”, „metabolic syndrome”, „fertility” and „pharmacotherapy”. Summary Managing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) effectively involves both exercise and medication. Regular aerobic activity improves insulin sensitivity and reproductive health, while metformin addresses insulin resistance and metabolic issues. A combined approach of lifestyle changes and pharmacotherapy offers the best outcomes for women with PCOS. https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/62921Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)PCOSactivity and healthExercise benefits'fertility'metformin |
| spellingShingle | Magdalena Bartold Janina Pohrybieniuk Marta Piotraszewska Maria Grys Filip Kochański Karolina Wołk Magda Skudzińska Aleksandra Jaskulska Dominika Błonka Jan Pietrzak Physical Activity vs. Pharmacotherapy in PCOS Treatment: A relief of Clinical Evidence on Exercise and Metformine Efficacy Quality in Sport Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) PCOS activity and health Exercise benefits 'fertility' metformin |
| title | Physical Activity vs. Pharmacotherapy in PCOS Treatment: A relief of Clinical Evidence on Exercise and Metformine Efficacy |
| title_full | Physical Activity vs. Pharmacotherapy in PCOS Treatment: A relief of Clinical Evidence on Exercise and Metformine Efficacy |
| title_fullStr | Physical Activity vs. Pharmacotherapy in PCOS Treatment: A relief of Clinical Evidence on Exercise and Metformine Efficacy |
| title_full_unstemmed | Physical Activity vs. Pharmacotherapy in PCOS Treatment: A relief of Clinical Evidence on Exercise and Metformine Efficacy |
| title_short | Physical Activity vs. Pharmacotherapy in PCOS Treatment: A relief of Clinical Evidence on Exercise and Metformine Efficacy |
| title_sort | physical activity vs pharmacotherapy in pcos treatment a relief of clinical evidence on exercise and metformine efficacy |
| topic | Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) PCOS activity and health Exercise benefits 'fertility' metformin |
| url | https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/62921 |
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