REGISTRATION OPENS
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY with Host Omega Phi Alpha
Intro; Meet & Greet — Sasha Ottey, MHA
How PCOS Challenge is Changing the Future for Women and Girls with PCOS — Sasha Ottey, MHA
PCOS, An Overview: From 1935 to Now — Ricardo Azziz, MD, MPH
Our understanding of what is PCOS began in 1935 with three crucial observations, and has continued with the focus and hard work of many scientists and clinicians. We review progress in understanding PCOS since 1935.
PCOS Throughout a Woman’s Lifespan — Katherine Sherif, MD
BREAK || Exhibitor Booths | Book Signings | Raffle Tickets
BREAKOUT SESSION #1
Martha McKittrick, RD
Get the nuts and bolts of nutrition for PCOS and learn practical strategies on how to incorporate it into your busy life. Nutrition & lifestyle tips to tame carb cravings, decrease insulin resistance and inflammation will also be discussed.
A dynamic discussion about the relationship between insulin resistance, stress, mental health and movement. Learn how exercise can improve insulin sensitivity, decision-making abilities, and help manage negative “mental chatter.”
BREAKOUT SESSION #2
Different types of medical practice offer solutions for the pieces of the puzzle that make up PCOS. Learn how an integrative approach optimizes health care for women and get the latest research on nutrition, and integrative medicine for PCOS.
Learn about how nutrition supplements can improve PCOS. Tips on taking supplements, what to look for, and optimal amounts will be discussed.
A PCOS Patient Group Talk
Partners and singles share how they navigate the complications of PCOS in their relationships. Mature topics will be discussed. (Parental Advisory 18+)
LUNCH — Exhibitor Booths | Book Signings | Raffle Tickets
AWARDS PRESENTATION | Raffle Drawing/Prizes
BREAKOUT SESSION #3
Mary Spivey-Just, CPE
Learn about hair removal methods for unwanted hair caused by PCOS.
There have been a number of new conceptual, pathophysiologic, and therapeutic discoveries and observation in the past five years, which we will review. Learn about current advancements and challenges in PCOS research from one of the world’s most recognizable researchers in the field.
BREAKOUT SESSION #4
Learn about how PCOS affects your fertility and current recommendations for improving your chances of conceiving and giving birth to healthy babies.
Katherine Sherif, MD
BREAK || Exhibitor Booths | Book Signings | Raffle Drawing/Prizes | Bolt for PCOS Early Packet Pickup and Late Registration
PCOS Town Hall
This town hall meeting includes panel discussions, Q&A and is the best opportunity for PCOS patients, their parents, partners and other supporters to share the effects PCOS has had on their lives and their loved one’s lives. Share the good, bad and ugly about PCOS. This is your opportunity to tell researchers, doctors and other healthcare professionals what is important to you.
CLOSING REMARKS AND GRAND PRIZE DRAWING —
Sasha Ottey, MHA
ADJOURN — Sasha Ottey, MHA
About PCOS Challenge, Inc.
PCOS Challenge: The National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association is the leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization globally advancing the cause for women with PCOS serving nearly 45,000 members. We touch the lives of women with PCOS and their supporters each year through research, grants, health screenings, television and radio programming, support groups, and education and awareness initiatives. READ MORE