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My Daughter has PCOS

A discussion to help parents understand PCOS and how best to manage it while supporting their daughter

For: Parents or support persons of young adolescents/women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Where: RMA of CT 10 Glover Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851

When: Wednesday, November 20th 6:30-8:00 p.m.

RSVP: edowns@rmact.com

Please RSVP by Tuesday 11/18. A light dinner will be provided. RSVP necessary for attendance and food order.

Topics our panel will address:

  • What is PCOS? 
  • What are the specific concerns of PCOS in the teens / 20′s population
  • Why is management of PCOS important for long term physical and mental health?
  • What is the latest research available related to diagnosing and managing PCOS?
  • How can you best support your daughter—emotionally, medically, and socially? 
Our panel will include our RMA of CT Staff:
Joshua Hurwitz, MD – Reproductive Endocrinologist
Melissa Kelleher, LCSW – Mental Health Specialist
Diana D’Amelio, RPA-C – Physician Assistant
Eloise Downs, BSN, RN – PCOS Nurse
Carolyn Gundell, MS – Nutritionist
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