Fertility Centers of Illinois and PCOStrategies Seminar to Raise Awareness about PCOS

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 28, 2006

Fertility Centers of Illinois (FCI), one of the nation’s leading infertility treatment practices, and PCOStrategies, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, motivating and stimulating the millions of women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), today announced a joint free seminar that will take place on Saturday, August 5th from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Northwest Community Hospital. The informational session is designed to raise awareness about PCOS, otherwise known as Syndrome O, and the various ways to combat this condition and increase chances of a successful birth.

PCOS is a little-known condition that can effect a woman’s menstrual cycle, fertility, hormones, insulin production, heart, blood vessels, and appearance. An estimated 5-10 percent of women of childbearing age suffer from PCOS.

“While there is no cure for PCOS the symptoms can be managed with proper treatment. All that’s required is appropriate understanding of the disorder by both the patient and her physician, use of the appropriate medications, diet modification, and in some instances, life style modification,” explains Aaron Lifchez, MD, Reproductive Endocrinologist and President, Fertility Centers of Illinois.

“FCI is a recognized leader in treating infertility problems and I’m pleased to be working with them to present information about the Syndrome O-PCOS connection and help women who have been diagnosed with PCOS or struggling with infertility, miscarriage, weight problems, excessive hair growth, pre-diabetes or menstrual cycle irregularities,” says Lesa Childers, MSW of PCOStrategies. “Participants will learn how to work effectively with their doctors and have a positive attitude and healthier, more fertile body.”

Speakers include Aaron Lifchez, MD, Reproductive Endocrinologist and President, Fertility Centers of Illinois, Jane Nani, MD, Board-Certified in OB/GYN and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Fertility Centers of Illinois, Lesa Childers, MSW of PCOStrategies, and Nutritionist Barbara Fine of Pulling Down the Moon. The event will take place at Northwest Community Hospital, Wellness Center, Rooms 1 & 2, 900 W. Central, Arlington Heights, Illinois. Lunch and light refreshments will be provided for all attendees.

For more information about the free seminar and to register, call Beth at 847.729.2188 x 277 or register online at http://www.pcostrategies.org.

About Fertility Centers of Illinois:

Fertility Centers of Illinois, S.C., is one of the nation’s leading infertility treatment practices, providing advanced reproductive endocrinology services in the Chicago area for over 25 years. FCI performs more IVF than the next nine clinics combined, over 2,500 cycles per year. FCI has more babies born than the next ten centers combined with high success rates that are recognized throughout the nation. In addition to a team of nationally recognized reproductive physicians who collaborate with each other to stay current on the latest technology and procedures, FCI patients have access to many other unique support services such as professional counseling from a licensed, Ph.D. clinical psychologist, patient advocates and innovative financial options. FCI’s multiple offices are conveniently located throughout the Chicago area. FCI is part of IntegraMed, the nation's largest and most reputable network of fertility centers. With nearly 160 fertility specialists and scientists in 87 locations across the US, IntegraMed practices have collectively done more research in the field of reproductive medicine and treated more patients than any other physician consortium.

About Lesa Childers & PCOStrategies:

Considered to be one of the leading experts on PCOS, Lesa Childers, MSW, is the founder & CEO of PCOStrategies, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, motivating and stimulating the millions of women with PCOS. Lesa’s inspirational story of overcoming her 10-year battle with infertility is featured in Healing Syndrome O: A Strategic Guide to Fertility, Polycystic Ovaries & Insulin Imbalance by Ronald Feinberg, M.D., Ph.D.

About Pulling Down the Moon:

Our holistic practitioners specialize in fertility and have been trained by medical infertility specialists to help them blend their specialties in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture, massage and fertility yoga seamlessly with patient’s medical fertility treatment. Individuals who are seeking to conceive without medical intervention will find our practitioners knowledgeable and supportive of whatever path they may choose.

Media Relations:

Nadine Sudnick for FCI                    

630.231.7649                        

Chris Faust for PCOS

973.582.3498

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