Tag: Dr. Kanner

By invitation, Dr. Lauren Kanner has been installed as the Workshops Co-Chair on the Program Committee for the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG) 2021 Annual Clinical & Research Meeting. In this role, she will help plan and set the agenda for the workshops to occur at this national meeting. She also is now the pediatric endocrine liason for the Fellow Research Consortium of NASPAG. She remains a member of the NASPAG education committee, a role she has maintained since April 2018. Thanks to Dr. Kanner for her hard work in this important area.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome, often abbreviated as PCOS, affects 4-12% of American women. What is less commonly appreciated is that PCOS can start as early as puberty. Symptoms can include irregular periods, excess body/facial hair growth , and acne. Diagnosis of PCOS is less straightforward in adolescents compared to adults. Pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Lauren Kanner has assembled a multidisciplinary clinical team to help tackle PCOS in adolescents. The clinic offers a full PCOS diagnostic work-up and provides ongoing screening and treatment regarding any metabolic, weight, and hyperandrogen concerns. The clinic includes dietary and psychology services. Referral to other specialists needed for care, such as dermatology and gynecology, is also provided. Currently the clinic meets monthly. Browse to the “Clinical Website” on the Links page to find appointment contacts.