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The effects of aerobic physical exercises on body image among women with polycystic ovary syndrome

2019; Elsevier BV; Volume: 262; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.jad.2019.11.025

1573-2517

Gislaine Satyko Kogure, Iris Palma Lopes, Victor Barbosa Ribeiro, Maria Célia Mendes, Sérgio Kodato, Cristiana Libardi Miranda Furtado, Marcos Felipe Silva de Sá, Rui Alberto Ferriani, Lúcia Alves da Silva Lara, Rosana Maria dos Reis,

Eating Disorders and Behaviors

Both physical and mental health care for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) require a multidisciplinary approach. We evaluated the effects of continuous (CAT) and intermittent (IAT) aerobic training in different protocols that measure body image, anxiety, depression and sexual dysfunction in women with PCOS.In this controlled clinical trial, women with PCOS were randomly allocated for 16 weeks to 1 out of 3 groups: CAT (n = 28), IAT (n = 29), or control group (CG, n = 30). For data collection, we used the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ), Figure Rating Scale (FRS), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Measurement Scales (HADS).No effects of CAT, IAT or CG groups were identified in the perceptual dimension of body image. The dis(satisfaction) grade improved after exercise in the CAT group (p ≤ 0.01) compared to the CG, as well as improved within CAT and IAT groups. Total FSFI, and HADS-A and HADS-D scores improved after exercise in the both groups. At baseline and after the study period, there were positive correlations between scores for dis(satisfaction), HADS-A and HADS-D scores. HADS-A and HADS-D scores had a negative correlation with FSFI total in the IAT (p = =0.02) group compared to the CG, as well as within CAT and IAT groups.The participants were not matched for body mass index (normal, overweight and obese) which may interfere on body image dimensions.Aerobic exercise improves sexual function and indices related to anxiety and depression. Likewise, it interferes in cognitive-affective dimension of the body image.