The impact of daily steps on polycystic ovary syndrome patients

Objectives: As a reproductive-metabolic disorder, lifestyle interventions play a crucial role in managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) patients. However, maintaining physical activity in PCOS patients is often challenging. Daily steps are now widely used to provide relatively simple physical activity goals for the general public. This study examines the impact of daily steps on patients with PCOS, aiming to develop simple and effective intervention strategies for them. Methods: This study included anthropometric parameters, metabolic indicators, sex hormones, and daily steps from women aged 16-40 years with PCOS (n=167) and without PCOS (n=152). Participants were divided into obese and non-obese groups based on BMI ≥ 25 kg/m² for intergroup comparisons, comprehensively evaluating the association between daily steps and various indicators. Results: = 0.427). Conclusion: Daily steps exhibits a beneficial association with lipid and body fat metabolism in PCOS patients without obesity, making it a viable indicator for quantifying physical activity that can be incorporated into PCOS patient management.