Effectiveness of Lifestyle Modification on Reproductive Health among Young Women: An Integrative Review
Princey Shaji *
Jabalpur Institute of Nursing Science and Research, Opposite Victoria Hospital, Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh, India.
Maharaj Singh
Nursing Department, NIMS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Bharti Sahu
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Background: The present review focuses on the effectiveness of lifestyle modification on reproductive health among young women. Obesity causes various physical and psychological health risks in women’s reproductive health and overweight, obesity are increasing and have become an epidemic worldwide.
Objective: This article investigated the outcome of a lifestyle modification package on the reproductive health of young obese and overweight women.
Methods: The literature published in English from 2010 to 2020 was reviewed using PRISMA guidelines. Scientific articles were searched in the electronic data base (Scopus, Medline, Google scholar, and PubMed central) on the lifestyle modification on reproductive health.
Results: After reviewing the literature, it showed that the outcome of lifestyle modification had improved the reproductive health of women in infertile women in many ways.
Conclusion: The review highlights the need for specific interventional studies on reproductive health which can improve the health of young women.
Keywords: Life style modification, obesity, overweight, menstrual cycle, PCOD, reproductive health, sexual function, fertility rates, weight management, exercise, activity and diet