SOS for PCOS - Osteopathic Considerations for treating clients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

It is estimated that as many as 6-10% of women of reproductive age may be afflicted with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) - so the chances of clients showing up in your office with this condition are very high.

With PCOS leading the way as one of the most common endocrine disorders occurring in women, the understanding of this condition is of paramount importance. 

• Lay of the Land:  What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome & how is it diagnosed?

• Prevalence and comorbidity of PCOS

• Review of relevant anatomy: nerve, artery, vein, lymphatics

• Hormonal implications of PCOS

• PCOS & the expression of low back pain 

• Allopathic vs Osteopathic approaches to the treatment of PCOS

• Osteopathic considerations & the role of Osteopathic Manual Practitioner in the treatment of PCOS

• What would Dr. Still do?

• Case study

• Discussion/Q&A/Feedback