Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormone disorder in women—experts estimate it affects 10% of all women, with symptoms ranging from weight gain, infertility, acne, facial hair growth, depression, diabetes, carbohydrate cravings, and sleep disorders. Ten percent of all women with this disorder will develop type II diabetes before the age of 40. If you suffer from PCOS or treat those who do you can't afford to miss this the Third Annual Nutrition Conference. The conference is to be held in Tucson, Arizona April 28-30, 2006.

The need for information about PCOS is growing as more and more women are diagnosed each year. This annual conference, entitled, “Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Perfect Endocrine Storm” meets in Tucson each year to present the latest research about real treatments for polycystic ovary syndrome. This year’s conference will be held at the Radisson Hotel and Suites, and will focus on nutritional approaches to managing the symptoms of PCOS.

Topics include:

How Dieting and Bingeing Sabotage PCOS
Nutrition for Mental Health
Herbs, Acupuncture, and Nutrition
Self-care Before Situps
PCOS and Celiac Disease
Diet for Metabolic Syndrome
Adolescents and Metabolic Syndrome
Farmed vs. Fresh Fish: Getting the Facts Straight
PCOS: A Compounding Pharmacist’s Perspective

I will be speaking at the conference this year and last year I attended a conference put on by the presenter, Monika Woolsey. I can attest to the fact that this is an excellent conference with a stellar lineup of speakers. This is an excellent way to get more information about treating PCOS, for both practitioners and women with the syndrome. Studies continue to show that a nutritional approcah is one of the most effective ways to treat PCOS. Speakers will cover not only the most up to date dietary information, they will also discuss how to help women with polycystic ovary syndrome to make the lifestyle changes necessary to make treatment successful.

Continuing education credits are available for registered dietitians. Women with PCOS are most welcome to attend and share their perspective with the professionals who aspire to effectively treat this disorder. Registration fees are discounted for individuals not requiring documentation of continuing education.

PCOS is also known as polycystic ovarian syndrome, polycystic ovary disease, Stein-Levanthal syndrome and hyperandrogenic anovulatory syndrome.

For information: http://www.afterthediet.com/Storm2006.htm or
Contact: monika@afterthediet.com
Phone: 623.486.0737