Effects of HICT and Intermittent Fasting on PCOS

Effects of High Intensity Circuit Training and Intermittent Fasting on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effects of High intensity circuit training, Intermittent Fasting, and their combination on PCOS morphology, Anthropometrics, clinical hyperandrogenism and body image concerns in females with PCOS.

Participants will be divided into three groups who will receive High intensity circuit training, Intermittent fasting and their combination. The outcomes will be PCOS morphology, anthropometrics', clinical hyperandrogenism and body image concerns.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Unmarried females

• Diagnosed with PCOS Phenotype A based on Rotterdam Criteria:

  • PCOM on US
  • Ovulatory dysfunction
  • Clinical Hyperandrogenism (Hirsutism modified Ferriman Gallway score ≥ 8)

• Not engaged in any regular lifestyle intervention for <3 Months prior to inclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

• Use of Estrogen, Progestin or combination.
• Taking medications or supplements for Insulin resistance < 3 months prior to the inclusion
• Type I or II DM
• Hypo/hyperthyroidism
• BMI ≥27 (Obese according to BMI Asia)