PCOS NUTRITION: STOP CONFUSION, START CONTROL AND IMPROVE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. This syndrome can affect a women’s physical, metabolic and emotional health. Commonly diagnosed after women have experienced infertility, PCOS is also associated with hyperinsulinemia and hyperandrogenism which can cause central adiposity and increased risk of diabetes as well as cardiovascular disease. After conception, women with PCOS have increased risk of gestational diabetes. A healthy diet and lifestyle have been recognized as the core of non-pharmacological treatment of PCOS. In this course we will review current evidence supporting specific nutrition recommendations to improve fertility as well as overall metabolic health. Furthermore, we will discuss specific dietary supplements that have been found to improve metabolic and reproductive health.
Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:
- Explain symptoms, diagnostic criteria and lab tests used to assess Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) as well as common health complications associated with this endocrine disorder.
- Discuss nutrition interventions that have been shown to decrease weight, improve insulin sensitivity, decrease markers of inflammation and regulate menstrual cycles.
- Understand current medical interventions and dietary supplements that may compliment or substitute medicine in setting of intolerance.
- Identify dietary supplements which may improve insulin sensitivity, restore menstrual cycles and improve lipid profiles.
Live Event Date:
Jan 25, 2022
Expiration Date:
May 31, 2024
Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 6.2.5, 8.1.5, 8.3.6, 10.4.4
Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals
Total Cost:
1 Site Credit
About the Presenter: Lauren Talbert, RD, LDN, CDCES
Lauren Talbert, RD, LDN, CDCES, is a registered dietitian and diabetes educator. Lauren has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in both dietetics and food and nutritional science from the University of Vermont. She completed her dietetic internship at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Lauren has been working at Women and Infants Hospital in Providence, RI since 2006. Lauren now works in Endocrinology within the Department of Medicine within Women & Infants Hospital. Lauren specializes in women’s health specifically women with diabetes, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and pregnant women. Lauren has been most recognized for her presentations internationally and nationally to a wide variety of audiences including medical professionals as well as the community on various health related topics.
