PCOS for Dummies

by Gaynor Bussell, Sharon Perkins

Practical advice and information for living with Polycystic Ovarian SyndromePolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which there is an imbalance of a woman's female sex hormones, and affects an estimated 10% of all women. This hormone imbalance may cause changes in the menstrual cycle, acne, small cysts in the ovaries, difficulty conceiving, high blood pressure, and other problems. It is treatable, but not curable, and sufferers have to rely on themselves for the long-term management of their condition. If you're living with PCOS, this guide gives you the latest information concerning treatments and research into Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.

"PCOS For Dummies" gives you a practical, plain-English guide to living with and managing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. In addition to providing valuable information concerning the causes and symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, "PCOS For Dummies" gives you the facts about the various treatment options that are available, including both traditional medical treatments and alternative therapies.Discusses the causes and symptoms of PCOSAdvice for dealing with this disorderCovers the treatments and medicine available in the United States

"PCOS For Dummies" is an invaluable resource for the millions who are suffering from this condition.

Genres: Self Help, Health, Nonfiction, Reference

288 pages, Paperback

First published July 20, 2011

Reviews

[Rin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful. All you need to know in one place.

[Sarah Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a book full of information on PCOS, there is quite a bit that I already knew but it would be a good book for beginners and it was a good refresher book for me as well. What I really like is that they are not promoting any one type of dieting such as Atkins, vegetarian, etc...they do talk about Low GI foods being best for you and eating similar to how you should if you were to become diabetic but it doesn't limit or cut out any foods completely. There is no set diet plan but lots of how-to's in order to help you succeed at losing weight or eating healthier.

[Jayme · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s hard to know what information in this book is still accurate since it hasn’t been updated in 8 years, but parts of it seem really helpful. I’ll hang onto it as a quick reference.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good-ish

lots of basic info (tips for motivation on dieting) and I wonder how relevant some of the info is because this was published about 10 years ago.

[Sumaya Alzahrani · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have researched pcos to death so nothing was new but I liked it as a little guide book for when I'm overwhelmed about what food to get or not in general.

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gave me better insight on pcos. Maybe a little dated now but still good info.

[Julie Swee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very clear and a lot of information

[Carissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

It read as more of a diet and exercise book. While I understand this helps PCOS, it didn't really help me address the scarier parts of it. I wanted more information on fertility and options. I wanted more information about the medications. I wanted more information on how to get a loved one to understand. I wanted more information about how it affects the mental and emotional states. I know it says its for dummies... but if it didn't say PCOS every paragraph, it could have been a book for typical health nuts.

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good if you know nothing or very little about PCOS

[Penny · Rating 3 out of 5]

helpful

[Scarlett · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had lots of useful information in it!!

[Olwen · Rating 3 out of 5]

A useful book, although focused on the medical and dietetics model of treatment.

[Aseel]

i want to reas this book for my research

[Meleofa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good beginning point for PCOS.