Description

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition caused by a hormonal imbalance. It can result in distressing symptoms, such as infrequent or absent periods, acne, and the growth of hair on the face and body. For some women, PCOS can also led to infertility and weight gain. In this concise, accessible book Christine Craggs-Hinton and Dr Adam Balen provide all the basic information you need to cope with PCOS. They examine the causes and symptoms, and the diagnosis and treatments available, including complementary therapies. They also give important dietary advice and information about how simple lifestyle changes can signifciantly improve your condition.

Contents

• Authors' note
• Foreword
• Introduction
• What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
• What causes Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
• Getting help from your doctor
• Getting pregnant
• Helping yourself
• Complementary treatments
• Emotional support
• Useful addresses
• References
• Further reading
• Index

About the author

Christine Craggs-Hinton is a  mother of three, followed a career in the Civil Service until, in 1991, she developed fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition. Christine took up writing for therapeutic reasons and has, in the past few years, produced Living with Fibromyalgia, The Chronic Fatigue Healing Diet, Coping with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Coping with Gout, (all published by Sheldon Press). She also writes for the Fibromyalgia Association UK and the related FaMily magazine. In recent years she has become interested in fiction writing too.