Problem Periods: PMS and Other Horrors

by Kaz Cooke, Ruth Trickey

Covering everything from such common menstrual complaints as painful or heavy periods to more difficult and less talked about conditions including fibroids, dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB), and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), this is an accessible and sensible guide to period problems, for women at any age. Each condition is clearly explained, and both medical and natural treatments are explored. This guide arms women with the knowledge they need to seek the appropriate advice from doctors and natural health specialists.

288 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2003

Reviews

[Victoria · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book 1 of my hormone research project.

The (Australian?) edition from my local library has a slightly different cover and the subtitle "Natural & Medical Solutions" instead of "PMS and Other Horrors."

A good introduction and general resource with a bit of an overly jokey tone. Interesting to see some terminology and approaches I haven't heard about; possibly a geography thing?

One thing I found frustrating was the sheer volume of holistic/herbal treatments listed for each case and condition... with the caveat that they should (of course) be administered by a naturopath/physician. Why are you giving so much detail, then? Any naturopath or practitioner you might see is going to recommend their own treatment approach and dosages, not want to follow the advice in a random book. So those sections seemed irritatingly impractical.