(HS Arms 078611 2023) A Functional Medicine Approach to PCOS
Tracking # 20-1091540
Course overview
Our current treatment to PCOS is very limited leaving many women left dealing with infertility, risk of cardiovascular disease and progression into diabetes mellitus type 2. Making it more difficult, is the varying PCOS phenotypes with different hormonal and metabolic needs. Most clinicians are not adequately trained to assess the underlying causes of PCOS, a complex and chronic disease. You will delve into the explosion of new information about the gastrointestinal microbiome and the link to specific chronic complex metabolic diseases, such as PCOS. Learn how you can implement strategies such as nutrition, diet, and exercise both treat and prevent PCOS in your patients.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Disclosure statements
Financial: Deidre Arms is the co-owner of Desire Wellness Group and has employment relationships with Otterbein University, Comp Health, and Bressler Gyn. She receives a speaking honorarium from Abbvie Pharmaceutical. Deidre Arms receives compensation as a consultant for Guardant Shield and receives a speaking honorarium and consultant compensation from Astella pharmaceutical. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Deidre Arms has no relevant non-financial relationships.