Androgen Disorders in Women : The Most Neglected Hormone Problem

by Cheung, Theresa

• ISBN13: 9780897932608
• ISBN10: 0897932609
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-03-01
• Publisher: Ingram Pub Services

Summary

Androgen disorders are perhaps the most common and overlooked of female hormonal problems. Women's health writer Theresa Cheung describes how the hormone imbalance affects women both physically and emotionally, explaining how these disorders can be treated by conventional and alternative means and noting ways to prevent the problem as well.

Author Biography

Theresa Cheung holds an M.A. from King's College, London University

Table of Contents

Foreword	viii
Dr. James W. Douglas
Acknowledgments	ix
Introduction: Why Read This Book?	1	(4)
PART 1: The Most Neglected Female Hormone Problem	5	(42)
Life with Androgen Disorder	6	(12)
Hormones, Androgens, and Androgen Disorder	18	(29)
PART 2: The Signs and Symptoms of Androgen Disorder	47	(58)
Changes in Appearance	48	(24)
Menstrual Abnormality and Infertility	72	(24)
Metabolic and Systemic Disorders	96	(9)
PART 3: Prevention, Self-Help, and Treatment	105	(69)
How to Help Yourself	106	(34)
Conventional Treatment and Procedures	140	(18)
Alternative Therapies	158	(16)
Conclusion: Integrating the Benefits of Both Masculine and Feminine in Your Life	174	(5)
Resources	179	(7)
Suggested Reading	186	(5)
Index	191