Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - 9780199213689

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex condition relating to a hormone imbalance of the ovaries. It can cause irregular and absent menstrual cycles, reduced infertility, excess facial/body hair growth and an increased risk of diabetes. An estimated 10% of the adult female population- approximately 2 million of the 19 million adult women in Britain- are affected by PCOS.

Written by a consultant endocrinologist and a dieticians who run a PCOS clinic at a major teaching hospital in the UK, thsi book aims to help women better understand PCOS and manage their condition. The book comprises concise chapters offering practical advice on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of PCOS. The book also includes a useful section dedicated to weight management as well as a resource section including GI and calorie tables, and a list of helpful websites.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Facts is an invaluable resource that will empower women with PCOS with the knowledge to take control of their health and provide them with strategies to cope with their condition.