Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

PCOS is an endocrine disorder that affects 5 to 10 percent of women. It occurs amongs all races and nationalities. It is the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age and is the leading cause of infertility. The symptoms and severity vary greatly between women. The symptoms are: infertility, irregular menses, obesity, increased facial and body hair, hair loss, acne, oily skin and decrease libido.

If you cannot manage your weight, experience irregular menses and have decrease energy, you may have PCOS. Doctors are not usually successful in treating PCOS. You may go from doctor to doctor without the diagnosis be made. During the month of September, 2006, I heard two great lectures by doctors on PCOS. Datis Kharrazian, DC, MS, FAACP presents a superb lecture on functional endocrinology. Dr. Nova Law Atkins, M.D. presented one of the most in-dept lectures that I have heard at the first Sotto Pelle Conference. In Dr. Atkins own words: "When I finished, you will know how to treat PCOS women". She delivered.