Top endocrinology stories: Lifestyle changes may restore menstrual regularity, depression may interfere with diabetes medication adherence

This past week, research suggesting that lifestyle changes may improve menstrual irregularity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and depressive symptoms may interfere with diabetes medication adherence in adults with elevated HbA1c were the most-read endocrinology stories.

Other top stories included study findings indicating that women with gestational diabetes are unlikely to receive counseling on physical activity and prospective memory lapses cause missed medication in adults with diabetes. – by Alaina Tedesco

Lifestyle changes may restore menstrual regularity in PCOS

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome and irregular menses who completed a 4-month program focusing on goal setting, stress management and weight control were more likely to report improved menstrual regularity than similar women who received usual care, according to findings published in Clinical Endocrinology. Read more.

Depressive symptoms may interfere with diabetes medication adherence in adults with elevated HbA1c

Among adults with type 2 diabetes and poor glycemic control, not taking medication as recommended may be linked to depressive symptoms, according to findings published in the Journal of Diabetes and its Complications. Read more.

Women with gestational diabetes unlikely to receive counseling on physical activity

Physical activity is low among women with gestational diabetes, and common deterrents to regular exercise include living with a partner, lower income and having multiple children, according to findings published in the Journal of Diabetes. Read more.

Prospective memory lapses cause missed medication in adults with diabetes

Nearly one-quarter of adults with diabetes forget to take medication at least once every 2 weeks, and prospective memory slips are one of the primary causes, according to findings published in Diabetic Medicine. Read more.