PCOS For Dummies
Description
Answers to your questions about polycystic ovarian syndrome
PCOS For Dummies, 2nd Edition is a trustworthy resource for information on polycystic ovarian syndrome, a condition caused by hormone imbalance. Many cases of PCOS go undiagnosed-learn to spot the symptoms and get tested. If you've been diagnosed, this book helps you consider available treatment options, including both traditional medical treatments and alternative therapies. It also debunks common myths and misinformation. This reliable guide helps you manage symptoms, reduce your risk of complications, and find a path forward.
Inside:
- Learn about PCOS, including symptoms, causes, treatments, and long-term effects
- Find doctors and organizations that can support you on your health journey
- Find out what diet and lifestyle changes you can make to reduce symptoms and feel your best
- Discover new medications, fertility treatments, and more for PCOS
Anyone living with PCOS-or supporting a loved one who has it-can benefit from PCOS For Dummies, 2nd Editon.
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Gaynor Bussell is a specialist nutritionist with over 30 years' experience in women's health and the author of the first edition of PCOS For Dummies.
Sharon Perkins is a registered nurse with nearly 40 years of maternal-child health experience and author of numerous For Dummies titles covering women's health topics.
Content
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with PCOS 5
CHAPTER 1: Sensible Solutions for a Difficult Condition 7
CHAPTER 2: Identifying Potential Signs of PCOS 21
Part 2: Taking Control of Your Symptoms 45
CHAPTER 3: Coping with Insulin Resistance and Its Effects 47
CHAPTER 4: Eating Healthfully 63
CHAPTER 5: Waving Goodbye to Extra Weight 85
CHAPTER 6: Getting Physical 115
CHAPTER 7: Taking Medications 139
CHAPTER 8: Giving Alternative Treatments a Shot 161
CHAPTER 9: Balancing Body, Mind, and Spirit 179
Part 3: PCOS's Effects on Menstrual Cycles, Fertility, and Pregnancy 197
CHAPTER 10: Tracking Your Periods: How PCOS Affects the Menstrual Cycle 199
CHAPTER 11: Getting Pregnant: Infertility Treatments for PCOS 213
CHAPTER 12: Pregnancy Complications and PCOS 237
Part 4: The Part of Tens 255
CHAPTER 13: Ten Signs to Avoid a Diet 257
CHAPTER 14: Ten PCOS "Superfoods" 267
CHAPTER 15: Ten Ways to Eat Mindfully 277
CHAPTER 16 Ten (Plus 2!) Sources of Information and Support 287
Index 293
