Polycystic Ovary Syndrome A Woman's Guide to

What does a diagnosis of PCOS really mean? Dr John Eden, women's health and hormone expert, identifies the causes, dispels the myths, and explains how to manage this silent epidemic.

John Eden, MD, is an associate professor in reproductive endocrinology at the University of New South Wales and director of the Sydney Menopause Centre, the Natural Therapy Unit, and the Barbara Gross Research Unit at the Royal Hospital for Women in Sydney, Australia. He is the author of Women''s Hormone Problems.

Figures and tables

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Preface

xi

Making sense of alphabet soup: Polycystic ovaries and polycystic ovary syndrome explained

1

(18)

What is a polycystic ovary?

1

(3)

What is polycystic ovary syndrome?

4

(2)

How does the menstrual cycle work?

6

(9)

Summary

15

(2)

Frequently asked questions

17

(2)

Looking for signs: PCO and PCOS diagnosed

19

(13)

How can doctors see an ovary?

20

(1)

Do I have polycystic ovaries?

21

(1)

Do I have polycystic ovary syndrome?

22

(7)

Summary

29

(1)

Frequently asked questions

30

(2)

Searching for answers: Causes of polycystic ovary syndrome

32

(14)

Are my genes to blame?

32

(5)

Do I have too many male hormones?

37

(1)

Is it my brain hormones?

38

(1)

Did it happen before I was born?

39

(1)

Was it something I ate?

39

(4)

Does insulin resistance affect PCOS?

43

(1)

Summary

44

(1)

Frequently asked questions

44

(2)

Scratching below the surface: Skin and hair symptoms

46

(26)

Why does hair grow or not grow?

46

(4)

Why is my face breaking out all the time?

50

(3)

Do hormones affect the skin and hair?

53

(2)

Which hormonal tests should I have?

55

(2)

How do you treat hair and skin problems?

57

(12)

Summary

69

(1)

Frequently asked questions

70

(2)

Counting the days: Menstrual irregularities

72

(38)

Why do many women with PCOS have a menstrual problem?

73

(7)

What else causes menstrual irregularities?

80

(21)

What can I do to control menstrual problems?

101

(7)

Summary

108

(1)

Frequently asked questions

109

(1)

Producing results: Fertility issues

110

(38)

Am I infertile?

111

(1)

Do I need contraception?

112

(10)

But what if I want to have a baby?

122

(20)

Do PCO and PCOS affect pregnancy outcomes?

142

(2)

Summary

144

(1)

Frequently asked questions

145

(3)

Taking the sugar: The diet and insulin story

148

(26)

What is insulin resistance?

149

(7)

I low do I control and prevent insulin resistance?

156

(14)

What surgical procedures are available for weight loss?

170

(2)

Summary

172

(1)

Frequently asked questions

172

(2)

Protecting yourself: Potential long-term health issues

174

(6)

What is my risk of osteoporosis?

175

(1)

What is my risk of cancer?

176

(1)

What is my risk of heart and blood vessel disease, and diabetes?

177

(1)

Summary

178

(1)

Frequently asked questions

178

(2)

Tapping into the future: Potential new treatments

180

(6)

What will research unveil?

181

(2)

What new medical breakthroughs are likely?

183

(1)

What is your final summary?

183

(3)

Glossary and abbreviations

186

(7)

References and further reading

193

(8)

Useful websites

201

(5)

Index

206

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