ABOUT PCOSTRATEGIES & SYNDROME O
About PCOStrategies,
Inc.™
Our Board of Directors
An Overview of Syndrome O and the Symptoms
What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?
Fertility Enhancement - How can PCOStrategies,
Inc.™ help?
Life Management - The link to polycystic ovaries and Syndrome O?
Why call it "Syndrome O"?
Services Offered
About PCOStrategies, Inc.™
PCOStrategies, Inc.™ is a non-profit Fertility
Enhancement and Life Management Program for Women with Polycystic
Ovaries and Syndrome O. We have regular monthly meetings that emphasis
Education, Motivation and Stimulation.
The PCOStrategies, Inc.™ team is committed to bringing the empowering
message of hope to women with polycystic ovaries and Syndrome O. Our
mission is to give women with this condition a "fighting chance" for
enhanced fertility and overall well-being through development of a
healthy lifestyle.
This team works exhaustively to develop educational
programming that will provide education, motivation and stimulation
for women with polycystic ovaries and Syndrome O. By teaching women
to make educated decisions about their health and fertility care,
PCOStrategies, Inc.™ has helped
many women to take control of their bodies creating the opportunity
to be healthier and have the children they desire.
Dr. Ronald Feinberg (Co-Founder) is one of the leading fertility experts
in our country who takes special interest in this condition. As a Board-certified
Reproductive Endocrinologist, Dr. Feinberg is the Medical Director
for the Invitrofertilization Program at Reproductive Associates of
Delaware.
Lesa Childers (Co-Founder), President & CEO of PCOStrategies,
Inc. and the Head Coach for the Syndrome O Coaching Services (SOCS)
program has experienced infertility challenges and succeeded in changing
her lifestyle which has resulted in the birth of healthy children. Lesa's
professional experience as a clinical social worker gives her a unique
perspective on the challenges faced by women with Syndrome O.
PCOStrategies, Inc.™ has rallied to the organization a Board of Directors
and Professional Advisory Board consisting of a variety of professionals
in medicine, nutrition, mental health, law, and patient advocacy. This
group of members work closely with the Directors to provide PCOStrategies,
Inc.™ with the most up-to-date and cutting edge theories and practices
in polycystic ovaries and Syndrome O. Together this team drives the
organization of PCOStrategies, Inc.™ forward to provide the much needed
educational services to thousands of women worldwide who are faced
with reproductive challenges.
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An Overview of Syndrome O and the Symptoms
Polycystic Ovaries and Syndrome O are metabolic and fertility problems
that affects 6-10 million women in the US and millions of others worldwide.
Women with polycystic ovaries and Syndrome O commonly experience:
~ Infertility
~ Miscarriage
~ Unwanted Hair Growth
~ Irregular Menstruation
~ Insulin Resistanc
~ Difficulty Losing Weight
~ Depression
~ Low Self Esteem
Over the years, the clinical label Polycystic Ovary Syndrome has suggested
a confusing primary disorder of the ovaries, both to women and their
doctors. Syndrome O gets to the real heart of the problem - Ovarian
Confusion and Ovulation disruption, caused primarily by Overnourishment
and Overproduction of insulin. In reality, polycystic ovaries, infertility
and other health problems are all consequences of Syndrome O.
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What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects an estimated 6-10% of all
women. Women with PCOS experience an array of symptoms which are often
found in different combinations from person to person. These symptoms
include very irregular or absent periods (100%), large and cystic ovaries
(95%), obesity (75%, excessive body hair growth or acne (70%) cholesterol
and/or triglyceride abnormalities (70%), family history of hypertension,
heart diseases, obesity and irregular periods (100%). Because women
with PCOS usually experience significant ovulation problems, there
is an increased difficulty in achieving pregnancy.
Recent studies have demonstrated that PCOS is due to an underlying
metabolic problem known as insulin resistance. When the body's muscles
and fat tissues become resistant to insulin action, the pancreas produces
increased amounts insulin, leading to high insulin levels. In a woman
with PCOS, these high insulin levels can set into play a vicious cycle
that makes weight loss extremely difficult. Because the high insulin
levels tend to produce food cravings, particularly in the form of carbohydrates,
the woman often finds herself in a state of Overnourishment. These
high insulin levels also drive the ovary to produce high amounts of
male hormones (androgens) leading to Ovarian Confusion. This unhealthy
environment in the ovary causes follicles to literally die before they
release mature eggs resulting in Ovulation Disruption.
This vicious cycle of Overnourishment, Ovarian
Confusion and Ovulation Disruption is taken very seriously by the
staff of PCOStrategies, Inc.™.
Programming is designed to address the effects of metabolism and nutrition
on the female reproductive system. Many women have experienced enhanced
fertility and healthier pregnancies as a result of implementing lifestyle
habits that lower insulin levels.
Dr. Ronald Feinberg, Co-founder of PCOStrategies,
Inc.™. has developed
an interesting new perspective on this condition. Order
Dr. Feinberg's book today!
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Fertility Enhancement - How can PCOStrategies,
Inc.™ help?
A happy outcome of PCOStrategies, Inc™ could be a healthy pregnancy!
Our goal is to help you work with your physicians to achieve an optimal
outcome if pregnancy is one of your goals. Fertility enhancement is
powerful proof that life management strategies can improve reproductive
function and general health. Even women not seeking fertility can benefit
from the education and motivation utilized to help women who are attempting
pregnancy. While there are no guarantees with any treatment or program,
PCOStrategies,Inc™ can help give you a Fighting Chance!
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Life Management - The link to polycystic ovaries and Syndrome O?
Many astute physicians believe that women's
health and metabolism are closely linked, with overproduction of
insulin the major culprit contributing to polycystic ovaries and
Syndrome O. Other serious health conditions are closely related--type
II diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and obesity. Scientific
studies have shown that dedicated life management of nutrition, exercise,
and stress can reverse, and even prevent these problems for women,
including the insulin impact on reproductive function. PCOStrategies,
Inc.™ was developed to help all women touched by these
concerns.
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Why call it "Syndrome O"?
Over the years, the clinical label Polycystic Ovary Syndrome has suggested
a confusing primary disorder of the ovaries, both to women and their
doctors. Syndrome O gets to the real heart of the problem - Ovarian
Confusion and Ovulation disruption, caused primarily by Overnourishment
and Overproduction of insulin. In reality, polycystic ovaries, infertility
and other health problems are all consequences of Syndrome O.
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Services Offered
Syndrome O Survival Strategies™ Program
A six hour educational program for women with polycystic ovaries/Syndrome O
Syndrome O Coaching Services (SOCS) Program
This one of a kind service offers you the opportunity to work with a Syndrome
O expert to develop your own individualized lifestyle plan. Click
here for more info.
O Rounds
The First Online Magazine especially for women with Syndrome O and polycystic
ovaries.
Online Support
Learn about the latest research and articles from our website.
Chat Room
Public Awareness & Education
Ongoing educational efforts to raise awareness about the link between insulin
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