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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Jess Barber • Sep 05, 2023

PCOS affects 6-18% of women of reproductive age and up to 70% of women with PCOS are undiagnosed

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, is a complex hormonal condition where the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of androgens or male sex hormones. When seen on an ultrasound the ovaries may have many cysts or partially formed egg follicles. 


Common signs and symptoms of PCOS include:

  • Hyperandrogensim (hirsutism, acne and alopecia)
  • Weight gain and obesity
  • Excessive body hair growth
  • Insulin resistance
  • Irregular menstrual cycles or loss of menstrual cycle
  • Mood changes and fatigue
  • Trouble conceiving or infertility


PCOS affects 6-18% of women of reproductive age and up to 70% of women with PCOS are undiagnosed. Being overweight or obese increases the severity of PCOS symptoms, so it is important to manage weight with diet and exercise. 


PCOS can also increase the risk of secondary chronic diseases such as:

  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Impaired glucose tolerance
  • Increased cardiovascular disease risk
  • Increased prevalence of mental health conditions


Exercise and PCOS


The research is still relatively inconclusive, but we do know that a combination of vigorous and moderate intensity aerobic exercise combined with at least 2 resistance training sessions a week is proven to assist with PCOS weight loss.


Exercise causes glucose to be taken from the blood and moved into the muscles, lowering the need for insulin at that time and improving the body’s sensitivity to insulin. Through more effective management of insulin, we are able to better manage testosterone, the cause of many PCOS symptoms.


Further to weight management and insulin utilisation, exercise will also assist in the management of PCOS through increasing period regularity, fertility, and boosting energy levels, motivation and self-confidence.


For more information about PCOS visit health direct: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/polycystic-ovarian-syndrome-pcos


Words by Charlotte Moore

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Movement that Matters and our Core Values

By Jess Barber • 27 Nov, 2023
Recently our team completed some reflective work together to establish our core values. These three pillars guide the way in which we work day-to-day here at 360 Health Clinic as we strive to offer our client's a great experience while successfully working towards their goals. Here's a little more about how we embrace our core values... HIGH QUALITY We believe we provide services of high quality from start to finish. We respect our clients time by being punctual and fulfilling the entire duration of their consultation. We are innovative and provide up to date knowledge and skills to all practices. We are passionate about what we do and provide high energy sessions to our clients building a strong rapport with each and every one of our clients. RESPECT As accredited exercise professionals we take pride in the respect that we show each other, our clients and the community. We respect the individual needs and goals of each client, providing individualised exercise prescription and programming. We recognise that our clients' health and well being may be ever-changing, and handle it with the utmost care and consideration. TRUST Trust forms the foundation of any healthy relationship and we believe is reflected through; integrity, competence, consistency, loyalty and openness. And with trust comes success. Through strong rapport and open communication we develop trust with our client's to assist them to improve their physical and/or mental health. Knowing that our clients are often sharing with us their vulnerability at different points along their personal journey, we treat this with the highest level of privacy and confidentiality. As part of this reflective practice we were also encouraged to create a mantra. This is something which encapsulates all that we do and stand for within our roles here at 360 Health Clinic. After some weeks of brainstorming and playing with words and phrases, we unanimously decided on "MOVEMENT THAT MATTERS" As a team of exercise professionals, movement is what we encourage and prescribe. However we believe we go that step further and help you find purpose in that movement. Whether it be movement to help you: Ease the pain Recover from injury Return to work Play with grandchildren Reduce the risk or manage complex health conditions To simply FEEL GOOD
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