Metabolic, androgenic, and physical activity profiles in women aged over 40 years with polycystic ovary syndrome: A comparative analysis using UK Biobank data
Women with PCOS exhibit poorer health despite only slight lifestyle differences. Across all participants, lower physical activity and higher sedentary behaviour were linked to increased health risks. Further research is needed to clarify causal relationships between lifestyle factors and PCOS.
Authors
- Ioannis Kyrou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6997-3439)
- James Brown (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3504-7373)
- Harpal Randeva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9438-7506)
- Ian M. Lahart (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1079-2876)
- Chris Kite (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1342-274X)
Institutions
- Agricultural University of Athens (GR)
- University of Wolverhampton (GB)
- University of Chester (GB)
- Aston University (GB)
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (GB)
- University of Warwick (GB)
- Coventry University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Women s Health
- Published
- 2025-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/17455057251385800
- Primary Topic
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Aston University