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PCOS For Dummies

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

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Answers to your questions about polycystic ovarian syndromePCOS 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 effectsFind doctors and organizations that can support you on your health journeyFind out what diet and lifestyle changes you can make to reduce symptoms and feel your bestDiscover new medications, fertility treatments, and more for PCOSAnyone living with PCOS—or supporting a loved one who has it—can benefit from PCOS For Dummies, 2nd Editon.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-03-26
Mått:183 x 226 x 23 mm
Vikt:431 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:320
Upplaga:2
Förlag:John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN:9781394366514

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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.

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Introduction 1Part 1: Getting Started with PCOS 5Chapter 1: Sensible Solutions for a Difficult Condition 7Chapter 2: Identifying Potential Signs of PCOS 21Part 2: Taking Control of Your Symptoms 45Chapter 3: Coping with Insulin Resistance and Its Effects 47Chapter 4: Eating Healthfully 63Chapter 5: Waving Goodbye to Extra Weight 85Chapter 6: Getting Physical 115Chapter 7: Taking Medications 139Chapter 8: Giving Alternative Treatments a Shot 161Chapter 9: Balancing Body, Mind, and Spirit 179Part 3: PCOS’s Effects on Menstrual Cycles, Fertility, and Pregnancy 197Chapter 10: Tracking Your Periods: How PCOS Affects the Menstrual Cycle 199Chapter 11: Getting Pregnant: Infertility Treatments for PCOS 213Chapter 12: Pregnancy Complications and PCOS 237Part 4: The Part of Tens 255Chapter 13: Ten Signs to Avoid a Diet 257Chapter 14: Ten PCOS “Superfoods” 267Chapter 15: Ten Ways to Eat Mindfully 277Chapter 16 Ten (Plus 2!) Sources of Information and Support 287Index 293