Find out how our team of experienced dietitians can help you.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition of hormonal imbalance that is thought to effect about 1 in 5 women of a child bearing age.
The 3 main features of PCOS are:
Irregular periods
Excess androgen – High levels of “male” hormones in your body, which may cause physical signs such as excess facial or body hair.
Polycystic ovaries – Ovaries become enlarged and contain many fluid-filled sacs that surround the eggs. (Despite the name, you do not actually have cysts if you have PCOS!)
There is unfortunately no cure for PCOS, but diet and lifestyle changes can have a significant impact on the effective management PCOS symptoms including insulin resistance, weight gain, high androgens, excess hair growth and irregular periods.
Our virtual clinic makes it easy to connect with one of our specialist clinicians, while still ensuring personalised treatment and effective results, wherever you are.
Use our online booking tool to select an appointment at a time & date that suit you.
If it's your first time using our service, you'll need to register your account with us.
You'll receive an email with clear instructions showing you how to join your virtual appointment.
Your dietitian will join virtually to discuss your diet, lifestyle & health goals.
You should book a consultation with your GP. They will be able to refer you for tests to confirm a possible diagnosis of PCOS. Your next step will be to consult with a Dietitian as diet and lifestyle are pivotal in the management of PCOS.
The first step to managing PCOS through nutrition is to assess your diet and lifestyle and find areas for improvement. Through diet modification, our dietitians can help with weight loss or maintaining a healthy weight, improving fertility, reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and improving overall energy and lifestyle.
Your dietitian will also carry out a complete nutritional assessment, taking a diet history, body composition analysis including weight, BMI, and waist circumference.
Through a consultations with a member of our team you will feel empowered to better understand PCOS and how to best manage your diet and lifestyle choices to help reduce or manage symptoms.
You will also receive:
Tailored advice based on your individualised requirements, symptoms and goals
A starter meal guide and recipe ideas tailored to you
A clear action plan to help you better understand PCOS
If you experience symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), they’ll usually become apparent in your late teens or early twenties. Not all women with PCOS will have all the symptoms, and each symptom can vary from mild to severe. Many women only experience menstrual problems and/or are unable to conceive.
30-Minute Video Appointment With A Registered Dietitian: €50
30-Minute Appointment (Video or In-Person) At A Specialty Clinic: €50
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