Customer Reviews

The Ultimate PCOS Handbook: Lose Weight, Boost Fertility, Clear Skin and Restore Self-Esteem

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I was diagnosed with PCOS in 1999, before any valuable information about the condition was available. Thanks to The Ultimate PCOS Handbook, I was able to learn about PCOS and its symptoms and discovered many ways to manage the condition and reduce the symptoms or rid my body of them entirely.

It's hard to hear that weight loss is often the best solution to the problem, but now that I realize how important it is, I'm willing to focus on that goal and make the changes necessary.

I've often felt alone when dealing with PCOS, but this book helped me to realize thousands of other women have experienced and continue to deal with condition as well.

very much enjoyed the book. great to just pick up and reference, don't have to sit and read chapters at a time. it helped me put together a lot of pieces that i wasn't able to find in the research i did. the only thing that isnt up to date is the medication treatment, because that is constantly changing, but the exercise tips and overall understanding are great.

This book presents information on PCOS in a very simple manner. Though the authors present some medication and birth control that is UK specific, some of the information is great.

Sorry, but while she might have great things to say on other topics, her information on a vegetarian diet is sadly out of date and she seems to know nothing at all about veganism. For example--on one page she lists vegetarian forms of protein that is woefully inadequate (about five items) and relies heavily on soy and dairy, two categories that many people are sensitive/allergic to. Look to books by Drs. Tom and Neal Barnard instead for info on how to eat to get your body back into line and prevent future problems from arising.

Having PCOS I found that this book was excellent. The information was very well researched and had countless helpful tips on how to deal with PCOS starting with nutrition and working out and it even dealt with fertility and menopause issues. It is a must for women with PCOS. My father is a doctor who deals with PCOS patients and after I recommended this book to him he read it and now refers it to all his patients with PCOS!

I recently read "The Ultimate PCOS Handbook" and was very pleased with how comprehensive this book is. It covers the basics and discusses medical treatments available, but also gives great information on more holistic treatment options. This book made me realize I have more options than my doctors had been giving me (birth control pill when avoiding pregnancy and clomid when trying to conceive). I highly recommend this book if you have have been diagnosed with PCOS and are looking for ways to take control of your condition as naturally as possible.

I originally purchased this book for myself and have now also purchased it as a Christmas gift who also struggles with PCOS and its symptoms. This book is completely comprehensive and answered all of the questions I had. It also is very sensitive when addressing the different symptoms, which can often be difficult on one's self-esteem and affect all areas of one's life. The only complaint I might have is that it's a thick book and if you are trying to find an easy answer or a quick list, you have to do a bit of digging to get what you're looking for. If you have PCOS, this book is a necessity.

I was diagnosed with PCOS this year (2010) and my doctor really didn't tell me much about what PCOS was. I found this book and read it and it gave a lot of details into symptoms and stories of women living with PCOS. I enjoyed the stories since it helped me to realize I wasn't alone with this.

I would highly recommend this book for anyone who is dealing with PCOS and is interested in learning more.

The thing I liked most about this book is the fact that it doesn't just focus on taking the pill, it covers a plethora of different ways to manage symptoms of PCOS. Some examples include eating right, exercising, herbal remedies, aromatherapy, and acupuncture. Personally, I do not like the idea of functioning from a synthetic pill. I am more interested in healing naturally. This book is a superb resource. It can be read straight through, or it can be used as a reference when you just want to look something up. I have used it for both.

I recommend this book and know that I will keep it in my collection for years to come.

Don't waste your money on this book. My daughter has PCOS and I bought it to understand this condition. Just a bunch of simple observations/recomendations such as lose weight, stop smoking, eat more fruit & veggies. Give me a break. I really learned nothing new here & I did not know much b/4 I read it.