PCOS and Anxiety: Understanding the Connections

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder that affects up to 15% of women of reproductive age, often leading to a variety of physiological and psychological symptoms, including anxiety. This webinar will explore the intricate relationship between PCOS and anxiety, emphasizing the importance of holistic management strategies.

Understanding the mental health implications of PCOS enables the integrative medicine practitioner to untangle this complicated condition. The webinar will highlight how addressing hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, and inflammatory markers can improve both metabolic and mental health outcomes. Additionally, the session will cover the innovative use of ChatGPT in clinical practice to enhance patient education and support mental health interventions.

Key Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the clinical relationship between PCOS and anxiety, focusing on hormonal and neuroendocrine mechanisms.
2. Explain the role of insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, the gut-brain axis, and genetics in the development of PCOS and their impact on mental health.
3. Assess the benefits of laboratory testing, dietary supplements, lifestyle modifications, and mind-body therapies in managing both PCOS and anxiety symptoms.
4. Describe how ChatGPT can be used to provide personalized health advice and support mental health interventions for patients with PCOS.
5. Propose integrative management strategies.

The webinar recording lasts 60 minutes, including a Q & A session.