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medical experts. The show addresses common PCOS symptoms and
related conditions including infertility, diabetes, obesity, heart
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PCOS Challenge Newsletter
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October 2010
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Dear PCOS Challenge Subscribers,Did you know that PCOS is the most common metabolic disorder affecting women of reproductive age around the world? Women with PCOS constitute the largest group of women at risk for developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus. [ 1] PCOS is a complex endocrine and metabolic disorder that is estimated to affect one-in-ten women of childbearing age. It also impacts peri- and post-menopausal women. It can lead to other serious conditions including CVD, endometrial cancer, obesity, diabetes and infertility. PCOS Challenge is committed to getting answers for you about PCOS from the experts. If you have specific questions about PCOS, send them in to us at media@pcoschallenge.com and we will try to get them answered by one of our guests on the PCOS Challenge Radio Show. Read through this newsletter to find information on PCOS research and to see how you can help to spread PCOS Awareness!
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Sasha Ottey,
President & CEO
PCOS Challenge, Inc.
A Nonprofit PCOS
Support Organization
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Medicines Used to Treat PCOS
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| A brief list of the major treatment
options available for PCOS. [1]
| Drug/Brand:
| Effective on:
| Major
Side Effects:
| Biguanides
-Metformin
Glucophage
Glumetza
Riomet
Fortamet
| -Insulin resistance
-Metabolic syndrome
-Ovulation induction
-Hyperandrogenic
symptoms
-Amenorrhea
| Gastrointestinal upset
(can be minimized
by titrating dose
over a few weeks)
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Thiazolidenediones
-Rosiglitazone
-Pioglitazone
Avandia
(under
investigation in US and Europe)
Actos
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-Insulin resistance
-Metabolic syndrome
-Ovulation induction
-Hyperandrogenic
symptoms
-Amenorrhea
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-Weight gain
-Edema
-Congestive heart
failure (in
susceptible
patients)
| Oral contraceptive
agents
-Ethinyl estradiol
plus drospirenone
-Ethinyl estradiol
plus norgestimate
-Ethinyl estradiol
plus desogestrel
Yasmin/Yaz
Ortho-Cyclen/
Tri-Cyclen
Desogen/
Mircette
| -Hyperandrogenic
symptoms
-Amenorrhea
| Thromboembolism
(especially in
smokers over 35)
Hyperkalemia
(with drospirenone)
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Antiandrogens
-Spironolactone
Aldactone
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Hyperandrogenic
symptoms |
Hyperkalemia
Teratogenic
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5 alpha-Reductase
inhibitors
-Finasteride
Proscar |
Hyperandrogenic
symptoms |
Hyperkalemia
Teratogenic |
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This Month on the PCOS Challenge Radio Show
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| Coming up on the
PCOS Challenge Radio Show this Month:
| Topic
| Guest
| Date/Time
| | How to Get Fit with PCOS
| Josef Brandenburg,
Fitness Coach,
PCOS Challenge TV Show
Listen to the Replay and complimentary resources from Josef.
| Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 6pm, EST
| Meet the Cast of PCOS Challenge
TV - Part II
| Audrey and Maxine
| Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 6pm, EST
| Learn About D-chiro-inositol (DCI)
| Travis Johnson,
Vice President,
Chiral Balance, LLC
| Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 6pm, EST
| | How Our Emotional Health Affects Nutrition
| Rebecca Mohning MS RD (Nutrition Coach) &
Dr. Ruth Wittersgreen, (Emotional Wellness Coach) of the PCOS Challenge TV Show
| Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 6pm, EST
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What You Can Do To Spread PCOS Awareness
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 Easy Ways That You Can Make a Difference During PCOS Awareness Month |
- Don't give up on your health! Be proactive. Seek out knowledgeable professionals such
as medical doctors, psychologists, naturopathic physicians, nutritionists, fitness
trainers, and others who can help you learn about what works for you. Do not get discouraged. Your success story can help to encourage others to stay in the fight against PCOS--and win.
- Post a message on Facebook or Twitter or share facts about PCOS on Reddit, StumbleUpon, Digg, or other sites.
- Encourage anyone you know with PCOS to join the PCOSChallenge.com Online Support Network.
Sponsor or Donate to the nonprofit organization, PCOS Challenge, Inc. through PCOSChallenge.org.
- Tell your friends, co-workers or family about PCOS and the PCOS Challenge radio and television shows.
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About PCOS Challenge
PCOS Challenge, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides support
for women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) through the PCOS
Challenge Support and Social Networking Site (PCOSChallenge.com); PCOS Challenge Corporate Site (PCOSChallenge.org); PCOS Challenge Radio Show; local offline support groups; and 13-week fitness, nutrition, and mental wellness challenges.
If you know other women with PCOS, encourage them to join the PCOSChallenge.com site to gain the information and support they need.
Help spread the word and take the PCOS Challenge!
Sincerely,
Sasha Ottey
PCOS Challenge, Inc.
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