Workshop on: Hormonal Disorder (PCOD)

Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) is a complex hormonal disorder affecting a significant percentage of women of reproductive age worldwide. It is characterized by hormonal imbalance, irregular menstrual cycles, and multiple cysts in the ovaries, insulin resistance, and other metabolic disturbances.

This workshop aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and management strategies of PCOD, along with awareness on lifestyle changes, diet, and therapeutic interventions that can improve quality of life.

Advantages of Certification:

• Recognized by women’s health and wellness programs
• Increases opportunities for certified professionals to run PCOD support groups and counselling
• Enables integration of nutrition and fitness plans tailored for hormonal disorders
• Equips healthcare workers to promote early screening and prevention strategies in community outreach.

Topics for PCOD Training Workshop:

1. Basic Introduction to PCOD

• What is PCOD
• Difference between PCOD and PCOS
• Epidemiology and prevalence across different regions

2. Hormonal Imbalance Mechanism

• Role of estrogen, progesterone, and androgens
• Insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome
• How hormonal imbalances affect ovulation and fertility

3. Symptoms and Diagnosis

• Common signs: Irregular periods, acne, hirsutism, weight gain, mood swings
• Diagnostic criteria (Rotterdam criteria)
• Investigations: Ultrasound, hormone panels, blood sugar levels

4. Root Causes & Risk Factors

• Genetic predisposition
• Poor diet and sedentary lifestyle
• Stress and disrupted sleep
• Environmental endocrine disruptors

5. Clinical and Natural Management Approaches

• Pharmaceutical treatments
• Dietary management and supplements

6. Role of Diet and Lifestyle

• Foods to include and avoid
• Role of low-GI diets, high-fiber meals, and anti-inflammatory foods
• Importance of physical activity (yoga, strength training, walking)

7. Case Studies

• Meal Planning for PCOD patients

Eligibility

Any Diploma holder/ graduation/ B.tech/ B.Sc. in Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Botany/ Zoology/ Food Science/ Food Technology/ BE/ B.Pharma/ MBBS/ BDS/ BHMS/ BUMS/ BAMS or any other discipline. Diploma holders are eligible for our Executive Diploma, Industry Certificate, and Certificate Programmes.

Workshop Deliverables

• The study resources for the Workshop topic ensuring the needs of the audience will be provided to all the participants. The training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry's expectations.
• An interactive lecture on the topic giving all flexibility to the participants.
• Online discussion of the Workshop topic for ensuring active participation of each attendee.
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Workshop Schedule (Tentative)

Workshop Completion Certification

All the participants will be awarded Certificate of Participation by Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics Studies, IGMPI. The physical copy of the certificate of completion will be dispatched to your address.

For further enquiries, call or write to us on:
18001031071 (Toll Free -9:00 am to 5:30 pm IST-except on Central Government holidays)/ info@igmpi.ac.in