Questions and Answers
What is the recommended duration of moderate-intensity aerobic activity for patients with PCOS?
150 minutes
How can structured exercise impact patients with PCOS according to studies?
Decrease fasting insulin, fasting glucose, insulin AUC, and free testosterone
Which communication methods are effective in improving dietary and physical activity habits for PCOS patients?
Telephone, internet-based, and written materials
What are the major long-term therapeutic goals for PCOS patients?
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What is the primary focus of lifestyle modification as a first-line therapy for PCOS?
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How should physicians and patients decide on specific therapeutic endpoints for PCOS treatment?
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How can response to ovulatory and menstrual pattern disturbances be determined?
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What validated tool can be used to assess androgen excess in PCOS patients?
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How can treatment efficacy be assessed in PCOS patients according to the text?
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What is considered a statistically significant change in a patient's menstrual cycle length?
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What method is useful for medication trials in controlled settings but may be subject to bias and error in clinical practice?
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What can help target treatment and monitor its effects for PCOS patients?
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Why was Flutamide, an anti-androgen drug, discontinued by the Therapeutic Goods Administration in Australia?
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