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Take back control of your PCOS with a nutrition plan built around your body

Irregular periods, weight that will not shift, acne and constant fatigue can make it feel like your body is working against you. PCOS responds well to targeted nutrition and lifestyle changes.

Medicare, NDIS, DVA and private health funds accepted.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition that affects how your ovaries work and how your body handles insulin. Nutrition is one of the most useful levers you have, because what you eat directly affects insulin, and insulin affects the hormones driving your symptoms.

A PCOS dietitian helps you build eating patterns that steady your blood glucose, support regular cycles and reduce the symptoms that bother you most. There is no single PCOS diet, so your plan is shaped around your results, your symptoms and the way you actually eat.

Affects women and people with ovaries, most often diagnosed between the late teens and mid thirties

One of the most common hormonal conditions, affecting roughly 8 to 13 per cent of women of reproductive age

Symptoms often improve gradually over months rather than weeks, and improvement varies from person to person

Managed by your dietitian, often alongside your GP, endocrinologist or gynaecologist

Medicare, NDIS, DVA and private health funds accepted

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Medicare, NDIS, DVA and private health funds accepted

What is PCOS?

PCOS is diagnosed when at least two of three features are present: irregular or absent periods, raised androgen levels (male-type hormones) shown on a blood test or through symptoms like acne and excess hair, and a polycystic appearance on an ovarian ultrasound.

Insulin resistance sits underneath PCOS for many people. Your body makes insulin to move glucose from your blood into your cells. When cells respond poorly, your pancreas makes more insulin, and high insulin pushes the ovaries to produce more androgens. That is what disrupts ovulation and drives many of the symptoms you notice.

Things that can influence how strongly PCOS affects you:

Family history of PCOS or type 2 diabetes
Long gaps between meals, and eating patterns high in refined carbohydrates
Low levels of muscle-building activity, which reduces how well your body uses glucose
Poor sleep and sustained stress, which both raise insulin resistance

If you are trying to conceive, our fertility dietitian service covers preconception nutrition in more detail. Fertility dietitian [CONFIRM: link when live]

Symptoms of Pcos dietitian

PCOS looks different from person to person. Common signs include:

Irregular, very long or absent menstrual cycles

Acne, oily skin, or hair thinning at the scalp

Excess hair growth on the face, chest or abdomen

Weight gain around the middle, or difficulty losing weight

Energy crashes, strong sugar cravings and hunger soon after eating

Difficulty falling pregnant

Your assessment comes first. What your dietitian recommends depends on your blood results, your cycle, your symptoms and your goals.

Blood glucose stabilising meal structure

– pairing carbohydrates with protein, fat and fibre slows glucose absorption, which lowers the insulin spike that drives androgen production

Carbohydrate quality and distribution

– spreading quality carbohydrates across the day, rather than removing them, keeps energy steady and supports ovulation

Practical weight management, when relevant

– modest, sustainable change can improve insulin sensitivity and cycle regularity, without restrictive dieting

Nutrient review

– checking iron, vitamin D, B12 and folate, which are commonly low and contribute to fatigue

Supplement guidance

– evidence-based advice on what is worth taking, what is not, and how supplements interact with your medications

Habit and routine coaching

– meal planning, shopping and cooking strategies that survive shift work, study and busy weeks

What to expect at your first appointment

Tell us what is going on

You describe your cycle, your symptoms, your medications and what you have already tried.

A full assessment

Your dietitian reviews your recent blood results, your usual eating pattern, your activity, your sleep and your relationship with food.

A clear plan

You leave with specific changes to start on, written down, and a realistic order to tackle them in.

Review and adjust

At follow-up you track what shifted, and your plan is adjusted as your symptoms and results change.

When to book an appointment

Book an assessment if:

Your cycles have been irregular or absent for three months or more
Fatigue, cravings or weight changes are affecting your work, training or mood
You have tried cutting carbohydrates or following online PCOS plans without lasting change
You have a PCOS diagnosis and no clear idea what to eat

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Family history of PCOS or type 2 diabetes
Long gaps between meals, and eating patterns high in refined carbohydrates
Low levels of muscle-building activity, which reduces how well your body uses glucose
Poor sleep and sustained stress, which both raise insulin resistance

Meet the team who treat this

Behind every appointment is a team of practitioners who know each other, trust each other and work together for you. Across seven clinics and nine disciplines, our team shares expertise, coordinates treatment plans and celebrates your progress together.

Meet the full team

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Abijith Anand

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Aimee Fuller

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Alicia Whiticker

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Amanda Banks

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Amanda Duggan

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Amy Meekings

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Anita Beerapu

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Benjamin Tucker

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Blake Ciscato

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Blake Cossor

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Bronte Tupper

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Callum Thorpe

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Carin Bloom

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Charli Haddow

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Chris Farrugia

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Chris Moulds

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Ciara O’Kane

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Claudia Thomas

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Corrina Aitken

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

David Logue

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Dean Gresser

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Emma Nassif

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Emma Scanlon

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Erin Burns

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Esha Sharma

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Ester Iskandar

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Evangelina Papalia

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Fatima Hussaini

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Felicity Spencer-Davey

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Frankie Raikadroka

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Hannah Norrie

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Harrison Gregson

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Heather Edwards

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Isaac Vella

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Jarrah Nesbitt

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Jasmine Apap

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Jessica Orchard

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Jonathan Lopez

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Justin Hanna

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Kasey Collins

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Katrina Gauci

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Kennedy Touet

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Kristy Edwards

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Kurt White

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Kyle Perry

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Kylie Saba

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Lorna Nicastri

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Lucas Barglik

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Mackenzie Gleeson

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Madeleine Vella

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Maja Bosic

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Marxy Koronel

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Matt Barton

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Mia Nikic

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Michael Todd

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Mr Jeffery Jenkins FACPS

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Nathan Cavanagh

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Oren Schulze

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Patience Namiiro

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Patrick Celeban

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Paul Sawaqed

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Phillip Hartshorne

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Praise Khin

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Rebecca Samuels

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Rianna Nicotera

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Sarah Bonnici

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Sarah Fenter

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Shannon Smith

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Shara Percival

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Sherie Casson

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Siobhan Kelly

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Summer Watson

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Taleisha Bozzi

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Tori McLean

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Trystan Singh

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Uty Kotwal

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Veronica Theiss

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Yoni Hochberg

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Zak Lloyd

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Zane Awik

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

EPC, DVA, NDIS and WorkCover welcome

Nearly half of our appointments are funded through Medicare, DVA, NDIS or WorkCover. We manage the paperwork so you can focus on your health.

Medicare (EPC)

Your GP can refer you for up to five Medicare-rebated allied health sessions per calendar year. We accept EPC referrals for podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology.

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NDIS

We are a registered NDIS provider across podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology. We work directly with your plan manager and provide clear progress reporting.

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Medicare (EPC)

Your GP can refer you for up to five Medicare-rebated allied health sessions per calendar year. We accept EPC referrals for podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology.

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Medicare (EPC)

Your GP can refer you for up to five Medicare-rebated allied health sessions per calendar year. We accept EPC referrals for podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology.

Learn more

Seven clinics across three regions

Find a clinic near you. Each location is staffed by local practitioners who know your community.

Penrith

Western Sydney

Our largest centre, with our full range of services under one roof.

510/536 High St, Penrith NSW 2750

TBD

Ropes Crossing

Western Sydney

Podiatry, at Ropes Crossing Village.

1B/2 Central Pl, Ropes Crossing NSW 2760

TBD

Blaxland

Western Sydney

Podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology and group classes.

10 Layton Ave, Blaxland NSW 2774

TBD

Springwood

Western Sydney

Podiatry, dietetics and a boutique footwear store.

20 Ferguson Road, Springwood NSW 2777

TBD

Katoomba

Western Sydney

Podiatry, physiotherapy, dietetics and psychology, in a restored 1914 cottage.

69 Megalong Street, Katoomba NSW 2780

TBD

Ryde

Western Sydney

Podiatry, physiotherapy, dietetics, exercise physiology and psychology, with a footwear store and gait analysis.

819 Victoria Road, corner of Shepherd Street, Ryde NSW 2112

TBD

Lindfield

Western Sydney

Podiatry, with mobile podiatry across the North Shore and Northern Beaches.

2/324 Pacific Highway, Lindfield NSW 2070

TBD

Ready to stop guessing with your PCOS?

Get a plan built on your results, your symptoms and your routine.

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