SEPTEMBER, 2019

S E P T E M B E R I S P C O SAWA R E N E S S M O N T H

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COMMON SYMPTOMS OF PCOS

• Acne

• Hirsutism (facial or body hair)

• Irregular Periods & infertility

• Difficulty losing weight

• Fatigue

• Thinning hair on head

• High Cholesterol

• PMS & pelvic pain

• Mood changes & depression

• Ovarian cysts

• Dark patches skin of skin &/orskin tags

• Headaches

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is the most common endocr ine d i sorder among reproductive women. Five million women are diagnosed with PCOS each year. However PCOS is under diagnosed due to the elusive nature of the disorder and unclear diagnostic criteria. Not all women with PCOS will have all of the symptoms of PCOS.

PCOS is the leading cause of infertility in women, however, some wi th PCOS have no t rouble

conceiving.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a misleading name for this disorder because, 50% of women with PCOS will have ovarian cysts. 50% will not.

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TA K E C H A R G E O F YO U R P C O S

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a result of insulin resistance therefore, treatment is aimed at lowering insulin resistance to prevent long term complications and improve quality of life. PCOS is genetic and although there is not a cure for PCOS,

with proper management symptoms can be reduced and diseases associated with it can be prevented.

WHY IS IT SO

IMPORTANT TO

MANAGE PCOS?

• To prevent Type 2 Diabetes

• To prevent Cardiovascular Disease

• To prevent Endometrial & Breast Cancer

• To reduce Infertility & Miscarriage

• To improve quality of life

• To prevent depression

PCOS is the most common endocrine disorder among reproductive women. Five million women are diagnosed with PCOS each year. However it is under diagnosed due to the elusive nature of the disorder. Not all women with PCOS wil l have al l of the symptoms of PCOS.

W H AT YO U CA N D O

Improve your Diet • Limit simple carbohydrates

• Eat a healthy well balanced diet

• Limit trans and saturated fats

Exercise Regularly • To lower insulin resistance

& maintain a healthy weight

Take medications consistently as prescribed by you doctor. Common medications for PCOS

• Metformin

• Thyroid

• Spironolactone

• Progesterone

SEPTEMBER, 2019

SEPTEMBER NEWS Watch Dr. Nichols’ interview on oldguytalks.com:

https://youtu.be/4eHIgTkJhhQKeith Nichols MD,  One Of The Most Knowledgeable

Doctors In the World On the Topic ofLIFE OPTIMIZATION

Angie Nichols was featured on Channel 12 Local Business Spotlight discussing the use of Platelet Rich

Plasma for facial rejuvenation. Here’s the link to watch:

https://www.facebook.com/wdefletschatt/videos/494934091286358/UzpfSTE0NTc4NTI3MTExMDEzMDY6MjQzNTU3NTk2MzMyODk3MQ/

Dr. Nichols also was on Dr Steven Devos’

Doctors Roundtable this month

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SEPTEMBER, 2019

SEPTEMBER NEWS Dr. Scott Howell is working on several projects for theTier 1 Center for Clinical Research.

1. Institutional application with the Department of Health and Human Services to register an Independent Review Board (IRB) to conduct clinical trials at the practice location in Chattanooga, TN.

2. Peer-review submission to an Elsevier journal coauthored with Dr. Nichols and colleagues in Spain and Brazil. The title of the work is "Vitamin D supplementation in the management of male health: A narrative review of current evidence."

3. Conducting a clinical case series study on men treated with testosterone and symptoms resolution.

4. Preparing a critical review of a recent meta analysis on HRT in post-menopausal women.

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Dr. Howell is also preparing to offer advanced consultations to men and women who want to make their health and fitness goals a reality. Stay tuned for more information in the upcoming months!

Dr. Howell is also preparing to offer advanced consultations to men and women who want to make their health and fitness goals a reality. Stay tuned for more information in the upcoming months!