PCOS For Dummies

by Bussell, Gaynor; Perkins, Sharon

• ISBN13: 9781118098653
• ISBN10: 111809865X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-08-23
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

In addition to providing valuable informaiton concerning the causes and symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, PCOS For Dummies gives readers the facts about the various treatment options that are available inculding both traditional medical treatment as well as alternative therapies.

Author Biography

Gaynor Bussell, RD, is a registered dietitian, consultant, nutritionist, and a member of the Health Professions Council and the Nutrition Society in the United Kingdom. She has specialized in women's health nutrition for over twenty years.

Sharon Perkins, RN, was a nurse coordinator for in vitro fertilization at the Cooper In Vitro Center for Hormonal Disorders. She is coauthor of Infertility For Dummies.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part I: PCOS in a Nutshell 7

Chapter 1: Sensible and Straightforward Solutions for a Difficult Condition 9

Chapter 2: Knowing You Have PCOS 23

Part II: Taking Control of Your Symptoms 43

Chapter 3: Coping with Insulin Resistance and Its Effects 45

Chapter 4: The Glycemic Index and Diet 59

Chapter 5: Shedding the Extra Load 81

Chapter 6: Let’s Get Physical 107

Chapter 7: Taking Medications 127

Chapter 8: Giving Alternative Treatments a Shot 143

Chapter 9: Balancing Body, Mind, and Spirit 157

Part III: Menstrual Cycles, Fertility, and Pregnancy 173

Chapter 10: Finding Your Periods: How PCOS Affects the Menstrual Cycle 175

Chapter 11: Getting Pregnant: Infertility Treatments for PCOS 187

Chapter 12: Pregnancy Complications and PCOS 207

Part IV: The Part of Tens 221

Chapter 13: Ten PCOS Symptoms You Can Take Action On 223

Chapter 14: Ten Signs to Avoid a Diet 231

Chapter 15: Ten PCOS Superfoods 241

Chapter 16: Ten Places to Go to Get Information and Support 249

Index 255