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

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


American Journal of Nursing Research. 2026, Vol. 14 No. 1, 1-9
DOI: 10.12691/ajnr-14-1-1
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Fatma Hosny Abd-ELhakam, Enas Kasem Ali Kasem, 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.

Correspondence to: Hanan  Elzeblawy Hassan, Professor of Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Beni-Suef University, Egypt. Email: nona_nano_1712@yahoo.com

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.

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