Positive Options for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Pcos) by Christine Craggs-Hinton

Positive Options for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Pcos) by Christine Craggs-Hinton

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), named after the cysts that may form in the ovaries, is a hormone disorder that causes irregular menstrual cycles, obesity, and infertility, among other symptoms. If untreated, it can lead to heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol levels and uterine cancer. The cause of PCOS is not fully known.
Unfortunately many doctors aren't sufficiently enlightened about PCOS to readily make a diagnosis. Women who have experienced multiple miscarriages often have PCOS; doctors sometimes finally diagnose PCOS in a woman when she undergoes fertility investigations.
Symptoms can include:
** multiple miscarriages
** infertility
** absent or irregular periods
** pelvic pain
** joint pain
** weight gain
** excessive facial and/or body hair
** adult acne
** hair loss
** depression
POSITIVE OPTIONS FOR POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS) includes information on causes, symptoms, diagnosis, getting help from a doctor, medications, and what a woman can do to help herself, including improved nutrition, complementary therapies, exercise, and lifestyle changes. A chapter on emotional support and case histories separates this concise guide from the competition.

Balen, Adam: - Adam Balen is a Professor in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at St James's University Hospital.

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ISBN 13	9780897934374
ISBN 10	0897934377
Title	Positive Options for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Pcos)
Author	Christine Craggs-Hinton
Series	Positive Options For Health
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Hunter House Publishers
Year published	2004-07-01
Number of pages	160
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