Positive Options for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Self-Help and Treatment (Paperback)

by Christine Craggs-Hinton (Author), Adam Balen (Author) "Polycystic ovary syndrome, known as PCOS, is the most common endocrine (hormonal) disorder in women of reproductive age..." (more)
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Product Description
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, a condition set up by hormonal imbalances, affects ovulation, metabolism, and the cardiovascular system and can contribute to such problems as multiple miscarriages, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, and endometrial cancer. While serious, it is often difficult to diagnose because symptoms can seem unrelated. Written for the layperson, this book puts it all together in an accessible format: individual health issues, getting a diagnosis, plus traditional and alternative treatments that have worked for others.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Hunter House; 1 edition (June 17, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897934377
• ISBN-13: 978-0897934374
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #464,131 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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47 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for the women who wants a simple help guide!!, August 18, 2004

By	dobielover - See all my reviews

This book is an easy read and small enough to use as a referance book. It outlines how you can help yourself by changing your diet, adding exercise(along the lines of yoga and pilates), basic vitamin/mineral supplementation, and holistic therapys. For me personally I like to take more of a natural approach if possible before relying on medication and this is perfect. It breaks everthing up into each symptom and how to deal with them individually. There are sections on getting pregnant, getting help from your doctor, and emotional support. It's just a wonderful easy guide and I highly recommend it to any women with PCOS.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Lacking in substance, July 21, 2005

By	Freakncat (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

I thought this book was ok but it's basically just an overview on the condition and treatment options and does not really provide a whole lot of information. It might be good for someone that was just diagnosed and wants a basic understanding of PCOS but I found it lacking in substance. I bought this book mainly to read about the homeopathic remedies that might help and it did provide me with the names of some herbs to look for but I didn't get much else out of it.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for newly diagnosed PCOS, July 8, 2005

By	S. Kusisto - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was diagnosed with PCOS many years ago, so a lot of this information wasn't news, but if you've just been diagnosed, this book is full of wonderful and hopeful information. And for those of us who already know what we have, this book is also helpful in providing some alternative treatments (diet, exercise as well as herbal). The tone of the entire book is very supportive and positive. If nothing else, it makes you realize that this is much more common than most people think.