PCOS For DummiesISBN: 978-1-118-09865-3
Paperback
288 pages
August 2011
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Part I: PCOS in a Nutshell 7
Chapter 1: Sensible and Straightforward Solutions for a Difficult Condition 9
Chapter 2: Knowing You Have PCOS 23
Part II: Taking Control of Your Symptoms 43
Chapter 3: Coping with Insulin Resistance and Its Effects 45
Chapter 4: The Glycemic Index and Diet 59
Chapter 5: Shedding the Extra Load 81
Chapter 6: Let’s Get Physical 107
Chapter 7: Taking Medications 127
Chapter 8: Giving Alternative Treatments a Shot 143
Chapter 9: Balancing Body, Mind, and Spirit 157
Part III: Menstrual Cycles, Fertility, and Pregnancy 173
Chapter 10: Finding Your Periods: How PCOS Affects the Menstrual Cycle 175
Chapter 11: Getting Pregnant: Infertility Treatments for PCOS 187
Chapter 12: Pregnancy Complications and PCOS 207
Part IV: The Part of Tens 221
Chapter 13: Ten PCOS Symptoms You Can Take Action On 223
Chapter 14: Ten Signs to Avoid a Diet 231
Chapter 15: Ten PCOS Superfoods 241
Chapter 16: Ten Places to Go to Get Information and Support 249
Index 255