{"product_id":"pcos-for-dummies-isbn-9781118098653","title":"PCOS For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003ePractical advice and information for living with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePolycystic 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePCOS For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003ePCOS For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gives you the facts about the various treatment options that are available, including both traditional medical treatments and alternative therapies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the causes and symptoms of PCOS\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice for dealing with this disorder\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers the treatments and medicine available in the United States\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePCOS For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable resource for the millions who are suffering from this condition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: PCOS in a Nutshell 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Sensible and Straightforward Solutions for a Difficult Condition 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Knowing You Have PCOS 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Taking Control of Your Symptoms 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Coping with Insulin Resistance and Its Effects 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: The Glycemic Index and Diet 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Shedding the Extra Load 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Let’s Get Physical 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Taking Medications 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Giving Alternative Treatments a Shot 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Balancing Body, Mind, and Spirit 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Menstrual Cycles, Fertility, and Pregnancy 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Finding Your Periods: How PCOS Affects the Menstrual Cycle 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Getting Pregnant: Infertility Treatments for PCOS 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Pregnancy Complications and PCOS 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: The Part of Tens 221\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Ten PCOS Symptoms You Can Take Action On 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Ten Signs to Avoid a Diet 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Ten PCOS Superfoods 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Ten Places to Go to Get Information and Support 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 255\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eGaynor Bussell\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSharon Perkins\u003c\/b\u003e, RN, was a nurse coordinator for in vitro fertilization at the Cooper In Vitro Center for Hormonal Disorders. She is coauthor of \u003ci\u003eInfertility For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePractical advice and information for living with polycystic ovary syndrome\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePCOS For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical, plain-English guide to living with and managing polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition that affects 10 percent of women. 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