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A MUST-DO course for all healthcare professionals who see women with PCOS

The hormonal condition of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 12-18% of women who are of reproductive age worldwide. This means about one in every 10 of your clients will have PCOS – do you feel confident in your PCOS management advice?

Lifestyle changes are considered the first line of treatment for PCOS. So, if the only advice you’re offering is weight loss, it’s likely your PCOS clients aren’t seeing the best results.

If you want better results for your clients, then ‘Optimising Menstrual Cyclicity in Women with PCOS’ is for you!

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'Optimising Menstrual Cyclicity in Women with PCOS' is a self-paced online courseĀ that will provide you with all of the evidence and resources that you need, so that you are prepared to give clients with PCOS the best possible care when they walk through your door!

PCOS experts, including a doctor, physiotherapist and dietitian share their specific expertise and delve into the latest evidence-based research in diagnosis and treatment of PCOS.

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'Optimising Menstrual Cyclicity in Women with PCOS' includes:

  • 3 education sessions - PCOS experts will delve into the evidence on how to optimise hormones for the management of PCOS so that you can provide accurate and comprehensive advice to your patients. 

  • Q&A interview with a PCOS client - gain an insight into the experience of a PCOS client's journey.

  • Q&A discussion panel – PCOS is a complex topic. Hear our expert guest speakers answer questions surrounding the research on PCOS to help you build upon the theory in a panel discussion.

  • Pre and post course quick quiz – test your knowledge before and after the course to see how much you’ve learnt (and to help you claim professional development points).

  •  Confidence to provide women with PCOS practical, evidence-based advice – best of all, you’ll leave this course knowing that you now have the knowledge and skills to provide your clients with PCOS the best evidence-based advice available.

 

"What I took away was greater knowledge of PCOS, a useful toolkit of resources & more confidence with dealing with my PCOS patients" 

- Robyn Compton, Accredited Practising Dietitian

What's covered?

Module 1:
The role of the Doctor

Dr Kate McCullough talks us through the diagnosis of PCOS.

In this module, you’ll get to know the different PCOS phenotypes and how they impact menstrual cyclicity, as well as what doctors do to intervene. 
 
Dr Kate McCullough graduated with a MBBS degree from the University of Sydney in 2016. She completed her internship and residency at St George Hospital and then worked as a senior resident in Emergency medicine before embarking on a career in general practice.
 
Dr Kate was previously a registered nurse, working in aged and dementia care for 5 years prior to completing medical school. She is passionate about women’s and perinatal health, breastfeeding medicine and paediatrics, and has almost completed her accreditation in Neuroprotective Developmental Care (the Possums programs).

Module 2:
The role of the Dietitian

Ronell Schoeman discusses the key nutrient and dietary considerations for women with PCOS

Find out about the nutrients and dietary modifications you should be focusing on for your clients with PCOS.
 
Ronell Schoeman is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with expertise in fertility and PCOS. She has a passion for helping women with PCOS take back control over their stubborn symptoms, improve their quality of life, optimise fertility, and ultimately feel more empowered on their journey to motherhood. She runs a virtual private practice, Bloom Dietetics, where she consults women from all across the world as they navigate their fertility.

Module 3:
The role of the Physiotherapist

Nicola Andreacchio explains the role of a physiotherapist when providing education and advice for the symptoms of PCOS

Learn how regular exercise training can improve menstrual irregularities and ovulation in women with PCOS.
 
Nicola Andreacchio is a Melbourne based pelvic health physiotherapist with a specialist interest in pelvic pain and PCOS. Having started her physiotherapy journey in the area of sports and musculoskeletal injuries, Nicola found her way into the world of pelvic health after her personal and professional lives collided.  
 
Nicola believes knowledge is power and she works with individuals who want to regain control over their bodies and guide them through their pelvic health journey. 

Hosted by:

Melanie McGrice

Host

Melanie is an internationally renowned fertility and prenatal dietitian. She is passionate about the difference that Early Life Nutrition can make in the next generation.

Ebony Crameri

Speaker

Ebony is passionate about providing her clients with the best care. As a result, she is continually learning and educating herself on hot nutritional topics such as MTHFR.

Plus, because we want to do everything we can to help you give the best possible consultations to your PCOS clients, we’d love you to have these gifts…

  • PCOS Client Toolkit – we know you’re busy! That’s why we’ve created an easy-to-use toolkit for your clients. To be honest, the course is worth registering for to get this toolkit alone!

  • PCOS Client Factsheets – we’ve created your new go-to factsheets, providing information on what polycystic ovary syndrome is, and the types of symptoms women may experience.

  • PCOS Recipe Book – we’ve saved you hours of work by creating a nutritious and delicious recipe book for PCOS.  Your clients will love you for this!

Only 15% of participants rated their confidence in answering nutrition questions for PCOS greater than 8/10, yet after the course an impressive 64% of participants rated their confidence as greater than 8/10

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the emerging area of PCOS 

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Women with PCOS

Are more likely to experience infertility, with PCOS representing 80% of anovulatory infertility cases [i]

Have a higher prevalence of mental health conditions, with up to 50% reporting experiencing depression [ii]

Are twice as likely to develop Type 2 Diabetes [iii]

Women with PCOS

Are more likely to experience infertility, with PCOS representing 80% of anovulatory infertility cases [i]

Have a higher prevalence of mental health conditions, with up to 50% reporting experiencing depression [ii]

Are twice as likely to develop Type 2 Diabetes [iii]

What's the investment?

Get instant access to this course for only $149 USD

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About us: 

Early Life Nutrition Alliance is an international team of experienced dietitians who specialise in fertility, prenatal and postnatal nutrition. 
The team aims to support health care professionals advocate for the role of nutrition during the first 1,000 days through the provision of training, coaching and resources. 
Learn more at: www.earlylifenutritionalliance.com
Ebony Crameri

Speaker

Ebony is passionate about providing her clients with the best care. As a result, she is continually learning and educating herself on hot nutritional topics such as MTHFR.

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[iii] Wang ET, Calderon-Margalit R, Cedars MI, et al. (2012). Polycystic ovary syndrome and risk for long-term diabetes and dyslipidemia