Product Description
Androgen disorders are perhaps the most common and overlooked of female hormonal problems. Women's health writer Theresa Cheung describes how the hormone imbalance affects women both physically and emotionally, explaining how these disorders can be treated by conventional and alternative means and noting ways to prevent the problem as well.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 7 reviews)

Consider Another Book

This books has some good information, but it seems to be poorly edited. It's somewhat redundant, and there are blatant grammar errors and even an obvious math error ("1,300 + 130 = 1,630"). These flaws take away from the points the author tries to make. I'd also like a little more information about some of the researchers and studies she cites. There are resources in the back of the book, but no footnotes to help you identify which sources support which statements.
July 09, 2004

Useful information. My Dr. told me to buy it.

The book was not hard to read at all. I learned a lot about what I am going through and it explained most of the things I feel. If you do have syndrome X, read this book.
June 30, 2003

A great Place to Start PCOS research

This is one of three books I have read on PCOS. It is well written and easy to understand. I took it with me to my first visit with a new Doctor and referred to it many times throughout my appointment. Its great reference so you know if your Doctor is ordering the right diagnostic tests and correct treatment. You can get a feel for how "up" your Doctor is on PCOS by reading this book. (If your Doctor doesn't take what you learn from this book seriously, move on to another Doctor!!)

Ms. Cheung refers to and cites the book, "Good News About Woman's Hormones", by Geoffrey Redmond, a great deal. "Androgen" is an easier read, and more specific to PCOS. If you can only buy one book, start with "Androgen" and then get "Good News". "Androgen" eases you into the terminology and how things work and fit together, "Good News" is far more detailed and will build on the "Androgen" book. Both are a "must have".
October 12, 2000

excellent

I work in this field and so was really pleased to discover a straight forward but detailed account of this very serious problem. This book describes the problems but also offers help. I recommend this book, it is excellent.
April 22, 2000

Interesting and informative

This book was accessible and easy to read. I liked the author's style. Having suffered from PCO for many years the book was an incredible acknowledgement to me. I recommend it highly.
April 19, 2000

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