Holistic Support for PCOS: Hormonal, Metabolic & Reproductive Interventions  

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most prevalent endocrine disorders worldwide.

Its multisystem nature encompasses hormonal, metabolic, reproductive and psychological consequences, leading to significant impacts on both physical health and emotional wellbeing across the lifespan.

In this session, Maya will present an all-encompassing view of PCOS, exploring not only the physiological mechanisms that underpin the condition, but also the lived experience of women navigating its mental, emotional and social challenges. The session will equip clinicians to critically evaluate current diagnostic criteria and provide a consolidated summary of key evidence-based interventions that address both the symptoms and underlying pathologies which perpetuate PCOS and the associated long term health risks.

Key Learning Outcomes:

- Understand of the lived experience of the woman with PCOS including the mental and physical impacts across the lifespan.

- Review the current PCOS diagnostic criteria and identify its limitations and implications on patient wellbeing and clinical management.

- Gain insight into the complex hormonal, metabolic and reproductive of PCOS, and how they perpetuate a vicious cycle.

- Explore evidence-based herbal and nutritional compounds to support hormonal regulation, insulin sensitivity and ovulatory function in women with PCOS.