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19th European Congress of Endocrinology

Lisbon, Portugal
20 May 2017 - 23 May 2017

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ea0049ep747 | Female Reproduction | ECE2017

The accuracy of lifestyle management information on websites for the management of PCOS

Htet Thaw Dar , Cassar Samatha , Burggraf Millicent , Boyle Jacqueline , Gibson-Helm Melanie , Stepto Nigel , Moran Lisa

Background: Lifestyle approaches (diet, physical activity and/or behavioural) play an integral part in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) management. The internet is widely used as a resource for health information. However, the accuracy of lifestyle information on PCOS websites is unknown. This study aimed to assess the accuracy of lifestyle recommendations on PCOS websites.Methods: The internet search was conducted through three search engines across dif...