It's estimated as many as 10 million American women have PCOS--polycystic ovary syndrome. Most of these women have never heard of the hormonal disorder, but are often painfully aware of its symptoms: irregular menstrual cycles, excess facial and body hair, weight gain, and adult acne. PCOS is also a leading cause of infertility. If left untreated, the condition carries long-term risks for endometrial cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and stroke.
In Living with PCOS, authors Angela Boss and Evelina Weidman
Sterling--both of whom have PCOS--and Jerald S. Goldstein, M.D., a nationally-recognized physician on PCOS, shed light on this under-reported, under-diagnosed endocrine disorder. Among the topics they
cover:
- Causes of PCOS
- Overcoming symptoms
- Choosing a physician
- Getting a diagnosis
- Receiving the best medical treatment
- Infertility and getting pregnant
- Coping with the emotional impact of PCOS
"This book is well written and easy to understand." --The Consumer Connection
