Key Takeaways
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormone disorder that can impact fertility and menstrual cycles and cause higher androgen levels (male sex hormone) in women.
- Working with a registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in PCOS can help you manage your symptoms and improve overall health.
- At Nourish, 94% of our users are covered by insurance and pay zero dollars out of pocket when working with a dietitian.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder estimated to impact five to six million Americans (as of 2022.)
The condition is linked to hormone imbalances that may affect menstrual cycles, fertility, hair, skin, weight, and overall health and quality of life.
Fortunately, you can manage PCOS symptoms through lifestyle and dietary changes.
Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of working with a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), and follow our simple steps to finding the right provider through Nourish.
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How Can I Find a PCOS Dietitian that Accepts My Insurance?
Finding an RDN specializing in PCOS is simple when you use Nourish.
We’re a growing telehealth agency that connects Americans with compassionate, fully licensed RDNs.
Nourish offers virtual nutrition counseling services covered by the most popular insurance providers.
We work closely with major insurance groups to ensure our clients are covered and don’t have to access medical nutrition therapy out of pocket.
Our website offers the tool “Does My Insurance Cover Nutrition Counseling” to check if Nourish accepts your insurance.
We accept hundreds of plans, including (but not limited to):
- United Healthcare.
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
- Aetna.
- Medicare.
- Oxford Health Plans.
- United Medical Resources (UMR).
- Anthem.
- Medicare (only if you are diagnosed with diabetes or chronic kidney disease.)
How Much Does a PCOS Dietitian Cost?
The cost of a nutrition appointment with a PCOS dietitian nutritionist varies depending on the length of your visit, where you live, what services are provided, and whether your insurance covers the visit.
On average, most appointments cost between $70 and $150 for an initial visit.
Within this fee, you’ll receive:
- Evidence-based care and up-to-date health management tips.
- Personalized nutrition recommendations (instead of a one-fits-all approach).
- Delicious recipes and meal plans.
- A sense of accountability.
- Someone to celebrate your successes with.
- A safe space to discuss challenges in your healthcare journey, plus opportunities to brainstorm evidence-based solutions.
- A judgment-free zone to ask nutrition questions (the media is bursting with nutrition misinformation, and your dietitian will provide unbiased answers to your media questions.)
- Support in goal planning so you can take actionable steps to achieve your health goal.
10 Best PCOS Registered Dietitians
If you’re looking for nutrition support, Nourish has hundreds of dietitians nationwide who can help.
Here are ten dietitians you may want to work with specializing in PCOS.
1. Lauren Mardeusz
Lauren works with adults and is available for online appointments in 25 states. She accepts Aetna, and United Healthcare insurance.
About
Lauren is a registered dietitian passionate about cooking delicious foods and building positive nutrition habits to achieve your wellness and reproductive goals.
Specialties
2. Susan Portz
Susan works with adults and is available for online appointments in 25 states. She accepts United Healthcare insurance.
About
Susan is a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor with ten years of experience.
She has spent most of her career counseling individuals and practices nutrition through a weight-inclusive and non-diet lens.
Specialties
- PCOS.
- Fertility.
- Women’s health.
- Emotional eating.
- Intuitive eating.
- Binge eating.
- Eating disorders.
3. Amie Gross
Amie works with adults and is available for online appointments in 24 states. She accepts Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Medicare insurance.
About
Amie is a weight-neutral registered dietitian and a certified diabetes care and education specialist.
She’s an expert in helping patients manage their blood sugars and can help people with PCOS improve their insulin function.
Specialties
- PCOS.
- Heart health, including high cholesterol.
- Prediabetes.
- Type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
- Gestational diabetes.
- Intuitive eating.
- Liver disease.
- Kidney disease.
- Hypothyroidism.
- General health.
4. Rachael Martin
Rachael works with adults and is available for online appointments in 25 states. She accepts Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and United Healthcare insurance.
About
Rachael is an RDN with over 30 years of experience.
As well as working supporting PCOS patients, Rachael is a certified eating disorder specialist and can support anyone with an eating disorder or body image and weight concerns.
Specialties
- PCOS.
- Vegan and vegetarian eating patterns.
- Heart health.
- Diabetes.
- Intuitive eating.
- Binge eating.
- Gut health.
- Weight concerns.
- Eating disorders.
- Emotional eating.
5. April Diederich
April works with adults and is available for online appointments in 24 states.
She accepts Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, and Medicare insurance.
About
April is a registered dietitian with over 14 years of experience. She works closely with her patients to build a personalized nutrition care plan to help them meet their goals.
Specialties
- PCOS.
- Heart health (high cholesterol and high blood pressure).
- Liver disease.
- Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
- Pre or postnatal nutrition.
- Kidney disease.
- Women’s health.
- Emotional eating.
- GERD and acid reflux.
- Intuitive eating.
- Weight management.
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6. Lynda Lawrence
Lynda works with adults and is available for online appointments in 24 states. She accepts Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Medicare insurance.
About
Lynda is a registered dietitian and certified yoga instructor. She’s bilingual and speaks English and Spanish.
She takes a holistic approach when counseling and provides evidence-based recommendations.
Specialties
- Hormone health, including PCOS.
- Prediabetes.
- Type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
- Gestational diabetes.
- Irritable bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s.)
- Bariatric surgery.
- Kidney disease.
- Heart health, including high cholesterol.
- Thyroid disorders.
- Gut health (Celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, GERD, and acid reflux.)
- Healthy aging.
7. Allison Stowell
Allison works with all ages (ages 0+) and is available for online appointments in 25 states. She accepts United Healthcare insurance.
About
Allison is a registered dietitian with twenty years of experience.
She specializes in PCOS and other areas of health and helps people develop a safe, nourishing relationship with food. In counseling appointments, she practices nutrition through a non-diet approach and incorporates mindful eating.
Specialties
- PCOS.
- Type 2 diabetes.
- Gestational diabetes.
- Heart health.
- Eating disorders.
- Mental health.
- Vegan or vegetarian eating patterns.
- Weight concerns.
- Gut health, including Celiac disease.
- Pediatric nutrition.
- Food allergies.
8. Caitlin Goodman
Caitlin works with adults and is available for online appointments in 24 states. She accepts United Healthcare insurance.
About
Caitlin is a registered dietitian passionate about trail running, cooking, and teaching others how to fuel their bodies while fostering a positive relationship with food.
She implements a food-first philosophy and applies health at every size practices when working with patients.
Specialties
- PCOS.
- Sports and performance nutrition.
- Menopause.
- Thyroid disorders.
- Gut health (Celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, GERD, and acid reflux.)
- Heart health, including high cholesterol.
- Liver disease.
- Cancer.
- Autoimmune disease.
- Food allergies.
- Eating disorders.
9. Natalie Senninger
Natalie works with adults and is available for online appointments in 26 states. She accepts Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and United Healthcare insurance.
About
Natalie is a registered dietitian nutritionist with over six years of experience.
She's highly motivated to build a nutrition care plan 100% customized to your health goals and dietary preferences.
Specialties
- PCOS.
- Fertility.
- Weight concerns.
- Thyroid disorders.
- Pre or postnatal nutrition.
- Prediabetes.
- Type 2 diabetes.
- Heart health, including high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
- Binge eating.
- Emotional eating.
- Eating disorders.
- Sports and performance nutrition.
10. Tate Tatro
Tate works with adults and is available for online appointments in 24 states. She accepts Aetna and United Healthcare insurance.
About
Tate is an RDN and certified diabetes care and education specialist. She has over 13 years of experience and works closely with her patients to help them feel empowered and confident in managing their health.
Specialties
- PCOS.
- Type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
- Weight concerns.
- Emotional eating.
- Bariatric surgery.
Do PCOS Dietitians Accept Insurance?
Yes, PCOS dietitians at Nourish accept insurance.
Currently, 94% of Nourish patients pay zero dollars out of pocket.
The appointments are all done remotely to make it convenient for you to access high-quality nutrition care.
What Can a PCOS Dietitian Help Me With?
Dietary changes can improve your overall health and reduce PCOS symptoms, and working with an RDN makes it much easier to implement these changes.
Through comprehensive nutrition counseling, an RDN may help with PCOS by helping you:
- Reduce insulin resistance.
- Stabilize or lose weight (if that’s something you’re interested in.)
- Better control your blood sugars.
- Reduce your risk of other chronic conditions linked to PCOS, such as type 2 diabetes, heart, stroke, and fatty liver conditions.
- Improve your energy levels and mental health or mood.
These big-picture goals are essential for your overall well-being and will take time.
For day-to-day changes, an RDN can also suggest PCOS foods to eat more often and other
natural treatments for PCOS symptoms, which include a mix of mindfulness, nutrition, and physical changes.
When Should You See a Dietitian?
Ideally, you should meet with an RDN when you have questions about your nutritional intake and overall health.
It’s never “too early” to book an appointment to assess your diet and ensure your blood work is within target ranges.
Other events that could prompt you to see an RDN include:
- Your bloodwork showed low nutrient levels (or a deficiency).
- A change in your relationship with food. For example, meals that used to bring you joy now make you feel guilty after eating.
- Unexplained weight changes, including weight loss or weight gain.
- A new preoccupation with body image, health trends, or fad diets.
- Choosing to go vegetarian or start practicing a vegan eating diet.
- You’re experiencing food insecurity and need help accessing and creating filling and nutritious meals.
How To Choose the Right PCOS Dietitian
Picking the right RDN is easy with Nourish. All our providers are kind and expertly trained—so you’ll receive high-quality nutrition care no matter who you decide to work with. Some personal factors that could influence your choice include:
- Working with a female or male provider.
- Their ability to speak Spanish or other languages.
- Their nutrition philosophies and approach to health behavior change.
- An understanding of your cultural food preferences.
- Overall personality and fit.
You may instantly connect with your dietitian, or it could take a few tries to find the perfect fit.
Both scenarios are normal, and at Nourish, we will support you until you find the right RDN to support your PCOS journey.
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Takeaway
Nourish offers virtual nutrition counseling to people nationwide, and most visits are covered by insurance.
Find a PCOS dietitian who accepts insurance through Nourish today.
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