Gaining Control of PCOS -Treating Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Director: Melvyn Rubenfire, M.D.
The Gaining Control of PCOS –Treating Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome program at Cardiovascular Medicine at Domino's Farms provides support and education to women struggling with PCOS.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects 5-10% of all women. PCOS affects women of all races and ethnic backgrounds. Symptoms most often appear in the teen years, but some women do not have symptoms until they are in their early to mid-20’s. Recently PCOS has been associated with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and hypothyroidsim. Some studies have shown women with irregular menstrual cycles are more likely to develop coronary artery disease at younger ages than women with regular cycles, even if the women were not identified as having PCOS.
A woman with PCOS may experience:
- Obesity
- Amenorrhea (absence of menstruation)
- Oligomenorrhea (light and infrequent menstrual flow)
- Hirsutism (abnormal/excessive hair growth)
- Oily skin
- Acne
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Infertility
- Recurrent miscarriage
- Alopecia (hair loss/baldness)
- Acrunchordon (skin tags)
- Anovulation (absence of ovulation)
- Depression
- Cysts in ovaries
- Acanthosis nigrican – dark soft skin on back of neck, elbows, knees, underarms, between breasts, across knuckles and groin.
The safest, most effective, and preferred way to decrease symptoms of PCOS is with nutrition, exercise, and weight management. In a supportive group setting, participants learn:
- What PCOS is
- Signs and symptoms
- Conditions associated with PCOS
- Importance of exercise and medication
- Optimal food choices for PCOS
- Label reading
- Handling emotional eating
Program design:
- Two 1 ½ hour group educational lectures and discussions
- A ½ hour individual dietitian consultation
- Held monthly, alternating Monday afternoons with Tuesday mornings
For more information follow this link
Clinic location:
Domino's Farms
24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive
Reception: Lobby A
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
Appointment Number: 734-998-5679
Fax: 734-998-9587
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