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A Patient's Guide to PCOS: Understanding--and Reversing--Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
A comprehensive guide to polycystic ovary syndrome, from a leading authority on the condition
One in ten American women of childbearing age is affected by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to some degree, and many suffer from serious symptoms, such as infertility, early miscarriage, chronic pelvic pain, weight gain, high blood pressure, acne, and abnormal hair growth. PCOS...more
One in ten American women of childbearing age is affected by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to some degree, and many suffer from serious symptoms, such as infertility, early miscarriage, chronic pelvic pain, weight gain, high blood pressure, acne, and abnormal hair growth. PCOS...more
Paperback, 272 pages
Published
March 21st 2006
by Holt Paperbacks
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the only reason this doesn't get five stars is the fact that the author keeps talking about himself in the most glowing of terms and kind of strays away from the topic.
it's a really great introduction. i don't think the title is entirely true - he talks about how some effects can be reversed, but not necessarily always, and not the syndrome itself.
still, i like that he incorporates diet, and different paths for women who want to get pregnant and those that aren't concerned about it at the mome...more
it's a really great introduction. i don't think the title is entirely true - he talks about how some effects can be reversed, but not necessarily always, and not the syndrome itself.
still, i like that he incorporates diet, and different paths for women who want to get pregnant and those that aren't concerned about it at the mome...more
This was definitely an informative book. Informative about a disorder that has multiple symptoms are varying degrees and those symptoms can be caused by multiple other health problems. So really...I'm not sure how they can specify this as a disorder. One woman might have it severely, another might have it barely at all. It's frustrating to read about. But I learned a lot about the body and how it works. A decent read. Though, 40% of this book is resources. That's almost half the book!
Very informative & readable information on what PCOS is & how it affects women suffering from PCOS.
Unfortunately, Dr. Futterweit is an endocrinologist who only practices traditional medicine & encourages only pharmaceutical drugs for treatment, although diet & exercise are discussed as well.
It's a starting place.
Unfortunately, Dr. Futterweit is an endocrinologist who only practices traditional medicine & encourages only pharmaceutical drugs for treatment, although diet & exercise are discussed as well.
It's a starting place.
This book was a bit more technical than I needed, but I appreciated how thorough it was. Totally vital reading for those who have this, and I'm glad that there's some things I can put into action to reduce my symptoms. It's nice to know how this stupid thing works!
This book was informative and easy to read. It changed my thinking about possible hope for this condition. However, after speaking to my dietitian and thinking about what I already know about PCOS, I don't feel that the suggestions made have enough research base for me to put them to use.
Clear and understanding book on PCOS. Very informative and easy to read for the person who is NOT a doctor.
This book is informative if you are wanting to learn more about PCOS this is a good book to read.
I thought this book provided some good basics to know what to speak with my doctor about.
good book but its cure for everything is losing weight but not all pcos patients are over weight
Apr 17, 2011
Britters85
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This is a really great book for women with PCOS. Very informative.
Very informative and will definitely use as a reference.
Excellent and helpful information; clear and easy to read.
Written by my wonderful doctor.
I am excited to read this book. I may skip some of the beginning chapters since I understand what is going on with my body. I am mostly interested in the recipes and exercise program he offers.
I didn't finish this book. After I got what I wanted I stopped reading it. Very helpful though. It was nice to get a cross reference on the workbook I had read.
I didn't finish this book. After I got what I wanted I stopped reading it. Very helpful though. It was nice to get a cross reference on the workbook I had read.
Mar 16, 2008
Chrystal
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
People who have or suspect they have PCOS
Shelves:
2008-books,
reproductive-health
Definitely not the best PCOS book I've ever read. It is very informative and very helpful, but at the same time, it's a little too jargon-y. I skipped some parts because it was common sense (diet & exercise) for someone like me. I mostly read this as a refresher before my doctor appointment this week. It served it's purpose.
I really enjoyed this book. It helped explain a lot of things that was going on with my body. I especially loved the food section.
Jul 13, 2009
Elaine
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
women with PCOS, IR, or related health concerns
Recommended to Elaine by:
I found it myself at Barnes & Noble
Shelves:
health
Great book for any woman who suspects she may have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and/or Insulin Resistance.
If you think you might have it and you need help confirming and what questions to ask your doctor.
This book is good but visiting the author/doctor in person is prohibitively expensive.
May 10, 2013
Jessica Lamantia
marked it as to-read
May 06, 2013
Sakina
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Mar 27, 2013
Jennifer Phelps
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