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PCOS For Dummies
Gaynor Bussell (Author), Sharon Perkins (Author)
9781394366514, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 26 March 2026
320 pages
22.6 x 18.3 x 2.3 cm, 0.431 kg
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: Anyone living with PCOS—or supporting a loved one who has it—can benefit from PCOS For Dummies, 2nd Editon.
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
Subject Areas: Social services & welfare, criminology [JK]
