Jo Shepherd, MSc
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Having PCOS myself I understand how frustrating it can be. I was an experienced nurse when I was diagnosed, but I struggled to manage my PCOS symptoms, eating disorder, and exercise addiction. I was tired of feeling awful and felt it was my fault that I may be infertile.

I began to research PCOS through the scientific literature and combined this with my nursing knowledge and experience of working with hundreds of patients. Focusing on the drivers of my PCOS I began to make gradual, sustainable changes to my diet and lifestyle, and produced the ‘Circle of Care’ method. I went from living with unmanageable PCOS symptoms and eating disorders to feeling myself again. The most significant change was falling pregnant three times with ease, with no medical intervention, and having three happy, healthy babies!

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I gained an MSc in personalised nutrition and a diploma in nutritional therapy practice, and translated what I had researched into an evidence based, personalised model that could work for other women with PCOS. It has been integral to add specialised eating disorder training to my unique skill set to also ensure support for women all with PCOS living with a range of eating disorders 

 and poor body image

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