Article on Mia Freedman’s website
Popular Australian blogger Mia Freedman (www.mamamia.com.au) recently invited the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health to write an article on a women’s health topic, for publication on her website. We chose Polycystic Ovary Syndrome as the topic, as it is a very common but little-known condition affecting one in 10 Australian women of child-baring age. The response to the article has been very encouraging so far with over 60 comments from women in the online community. To read the post and perhaps share your own experiences of PCOS, go to http://www.mamamia.com.au/weblog/2010/07/polycsytic-ovarian-syndrome.html
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Information on Managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome |
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormone or endocrine syndrome or group of clinical symptoms and was first described by doctors in the 1930s.
In PCOS characteristically there is an excess of androgens (male-like hormones) and lack of regular ovulation (release of an egg from the ovary). It is sometimes also referred to as “hyperandrogen anovulation syndrome” or “Stein Leventhal Syndrome”. Read more...
How do I know if I have PCOS?
If you suspect that you may have PCOS it is important that you see a health professional. An early diagnosis can not only help women manage the side effects of PCOS but also reduces the potential long-term health risks that are seen in women with PCOS. Read more...
 PCOS Fact Sheet (96.42 KB)
Content updated July 2010
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health is looking to establish a special PCOS clinic to support the diagnosis and management of this increasingly common condition.
A sincere thank you to those of you that completed the survey regarding the proposed PCOS clinic. We received an outstanding response with 235 members of our community providing us with fantastic feedback.
Most importantly, we heard you and will take your comments on board. You told us:
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Australian National PCOS evidence based guidelines |
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Recently the Department of Health and Ageing provided funding to the National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Alliance and the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health to develop a suite of evidence based guidelines for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
All of these guidelines will be proposed for National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and international approval.
Go to the PCOS Evidence Based Guidelines webpages
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Prof Helena Teede meets Dr Feelgood |
 Talking PCOS
The Jean Hailes Foundation’s Director of Research, Prof Helena Teede, was a special guest on Sunday 20th September on Melbourne radio station 3AW.
She joined Dr Sally Cockburn (aka Dr Feelgood) on her radio show “Talking Health” to discuss polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition affecting up to 11 per cent of Australian women of reproductive age.
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Professional Development Activities |
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Free, online Active Learning Module Diagnosis and Management of PCOS
RACGP 2008-2010 Triennium: 40 category 1 points.
For other available activities go to Online GP & HP Education
Free, online Webcast Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Gestational Diabetes (for more details see Webcast on PCOS)
RACGP QA & CPD approved: Allocated 2 (Category 2) points in the RACGP QA&CPD Program for the 2008-2010 triennium.
Go to Online GP & HP Education
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