effect of exercise in PCOS women who exercise regularly

To determine the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome [PCOS] in women who exercise regularly. All women under age 45 from an industrial company who had past history of exercising more than 6 months enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Prevalence of PCOS and comparison of BMI between PCOS and non-PCOS subgroups was done. The diagnosis of PCOS was based on the revised 2003 Rotterdam ESHRE/ASRM consensus criteria and exclusion of related disorders. The prevalence of PCOS in was 8.8%; 95% CI; 8.5%- 9.1%. In obese subjects, mean BMI differed significantly between PCOS and non-PCOS women [29.3 +/- 3.3 kg/m[2] vs. 27.8 +/- 2 kg/m[2], P=0.03]. In lean subjects, there was no statistically significant difference in terms of BMI between PCOS and non-PCOS women [21.4 +/- 1.9 kg/m[2] vs. 21.2 +/- 2 kg/ m[2], P>0.05]. Obese PCOS patients show more difficulty in losing weight by exercise than lean PCOS patients. The role of hormonal alterations and PCOS per se in the responsiveness of weight loss to exercise remains to be determined

Psychometric properties of sexual function questionnaires: evaluation of an Iranian sample

Female sexual dysfunction [FSD] is a real problem that affects 25-63% of women. There is no valid Persian version of sexual function questionnaire [FSQ]. The aim of this study was to test the reliability and validity of Persian version of sexual function questionnaire. In this cross-sectional study, 547 women were questioned by Persian version of SFQ. Factor analysis produced five domains of female sexual function. Internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and discriminant validity were calculated. Five-factor structure accounted for 63% of the variance. Arousal-orgasm domain was as same as arousal-sensation, arousal-lubrication, and orgasm domains of the original version. Enjoyment-desire domain was similar to enjoyment and desire domains except one question. Pain and partner domains were consistent with original domains. Internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and discriminant validity were reasonable in Persian version of SFQ. Persian version of SFQ is almost valuable and reliable to use for Iranian population with exception of one question. Results of the omitted question from enjoyment domain should interpret separately as unusual sex domain