Taking Control of PCOS - A Free Symposium

ATLANTA - Sept. 12, 2013 - PRLog -- PCOS is the most common endocrine disorder in women, affecting an estimated five to ten million women in the reproductive age range.  For women trying to conceive a child, PCOS is a serious, common cause of infertility – nearly half of all female factor infertility cases can be traced to PCOS.  New medical insight into the disease has led to treatment options, including ovulation medication, dietary changes and surgery, which have proven successful and allow many women to overcome the symptoms of PCOS and conceive a child naturally.  Women who undergo treatment for PCOS but are still unable to conceive naturally often turn to assisted reproductive technologies, including IVF, and experience high pregnancy success rates.

Women who have PCOS often have a number of presumably unrelated symptoms, including abnormal bleeding, infertility, obesity, excess hair growth, hair loss and acne.  The condition appears to have a genetic component and those affected often have both male and female relatives with adult-onset diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure and female relatives with infertility, excess hair growth and menstrual problems.

The diagnosis of PCOS can be overwhelming and confusing for many women.  In an effort to increase PCOS awareness, and in honor of PCOS awareness month, a complimentary symposium will be offered to the community so to can gain more insight to this often under-diagnosed condition.  Learn more about your latest options, from diagnosis to treatment methods.  Nutrition, medication and exercise will be discussed as well as online and offline support networks.

Space is limited and online registration is required:   http://pcoschallenge.org/pcosam2013

Featured Speakers Include:
Sasha Ottey, MHA - Executive Director of PCOS Challenge, Inc.
Mark Perloe, M.D. – Medical Director, Georgia Reproductive Specialists
Rachel Brandeis, R.D. – Registered Dietitian/Atlanta’s Nutrition Expert

Date: Saturday, September 28
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM EDT
Cost: FREE

Location:
The Cathedral of St. Philip
2744 Peachtree Road, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30305