Product Description
A comprehensive guide to polycystic ovary syndrome, from a leading authority on the condition One in ten American women of childbearing age is affected by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to some degree, and many suffer from serious symptoms, such as infertility, early miscarriage, chronic pelvic pain, weight gain, high blood pressure, acne, and abnormal hair growth. PCOS is by far the most common hormone imbalance in women of this age group, yet few women understand the threat it poses to their health—or how to prevent it. In A Patient’s Guide to PCOS, Dr. Walter Futterweit, a foremost authority on PCOS in America, tells women everything they need to know about this condition and how to treat it. Drawing on his twenty-five years researching and treating the condition and his ongoing long-term study of more than a thousand women with PCOS, Futterweit discusses• what PCOS is and how it affects your body• what to eat and how to exercise to control PCOS• all the treatment options, including the latest drug therapies• how to reverse PCOS-induced infertility and restore healthy skin and hair• resources for preventing, diagnosing, and treating PCOSThis comprehensive guide contains everything women need to know about PCOS—from identifying warning signs and seeking a diagnosis to finding emotional support in recovery—to regain their health and resume their lives.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 28 reviews)

Coming from a male's point o' view. by V. S. Romero (Illinois)

4 Stars
November 20, 2009
Before anything else, I wish to state that I am a male, and the whole purpose in reading this book has nothing to do with my body, but with that of my soon-to-be-wife. She discovered she had PCOS about a couple years ago now, so, since then, we've been in constant research of it. This book was high on the list on Amazon.com, so I thought I'd check it out. Now, you must understand that reading any medical literature can ofttimes be tedious for anyone not under constant study of the writing style, so I admit that, at times, I was bored. But I vowed to trudge on. Knowing so little about PCOS before, I have gained so much knowledge about the subject, perhaps even more than my other half--maybe. I recommend this book to just about anyone dealing with PCOS, whether yourself or someone else. Yes, the book can get a bit dry at times, especially when it gets down to specifics about dieting plans and other such routines (at least for me), but it provides good, solid information for just about every field: dieting, exercising, emotional balancing, fertility treatment, hair reduction, and so on and so forth. Though it may not cover all of these in great detail, it does cover a decent amount in some, whilst providing good starting points for others. All in all, it's a great book on PCOS, as I have already mentioned. It taught me a lot about my other half, and why she can be moody at times (hopefully she isn't reading this). The author and his team are experts in the field; however, one of the only gripes I have is that there are grammatical and syntactical errors abound. It may be a minor issue for some, but as a graduate in English, these sorts of things make my eye twitch. No doubt it isn't the fault of the author, but more so of the publisher. But don't let that deter you. I am confident that we'll be able to have children by following some of the concepts introduced to me in this book, and, of course, through prayer.

What a relief! by teanink (Australia)

5 Stars
November 16, 2009
I was diagnosed with PCOS as a teen, but no doctor ever offered me an alternative to taking the pill (and that was after asking several doctors). After a bit more research, discovering that the doctors were misinforming me left me discouraged and frustrated. What was I supposed to do? Then, I found this book. After reading it and following the diet and exercise plan, I can tell a tremendous difference! My energy is restored, and I am able to lose weight now (something that was difficult before changing my diet). Also, Dr. Futterweit tells what types of tests each woman with symptoms of pcos should have. It's such a relief to be educated on this matter from a man who specializes in this hormonal imbalance, and not to be given the run around about pharmaceuticals.

Great for newly diagnosed by Mary E. Mozinski (Independence, Mo)

3 Stars
October 20, 2009
This book is full of great information, if you are new to the disorder. Most everything in it you can learn online. It wasn't helpful to me because I have been diagnosed for over a year and have done lots of research. For those who want it all in one place this is a great place to start.

This book is a miracle by S.S. (NC)

5 Stars
October 20, 2009
Loved this book, a friend of mine told me about it...I shared with her my progress and it helped me answers several questions I had.

Not what I was looking for by A. Dennis

3 Stars
October 15, 2009
I bought this book hoping for detailed information to help me better understand possible courses of treatment for my recent diagnosis of having PCOS. I found some information in the book to be helpful, but I was largely disappointed. To me, the book spent way too much time talking about possible symptoms and various ways doctors reach a diagnosis or what you might have if it isn't PCOS. If you are spending the money to buy a book about PCOS then odds are you already know you have it. At least 1/3 of the book was about diet and exercise. While I realize this is important for treatment of PCOS, I was looking for a medically informative book, not a diet book. There was only one chapter really on the medical treatment (i.e. Metformin and Clomid) of PCOS and the author basically just talked about the course of treatment he puts his patients on rather than giving me the depth of information I was looking for. Like I said, there was some information I found helpful so I am glad I bought the book, but I really wish there had been more about medical treatment and less about diagnosis and diet.

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