| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 156 pages). |
| Series |
What nurses know
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What nurses know--
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| Note |
"The answers you need from the people you trust"--Cover. |
| Summary |
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a common endocrine disorder that affects as many as one in 15 women. The symptoms often begin in adolescence and include weight problems, lack of regular menstruation, and excessive amounts of male hormones. While the causes are unknown, insulin resistance, diabetes, hirsutism, and obesity are all strongly correlated with PCOS. What Nurses Know PCOS sheds light on this common condition and its symptoms. Well organized and clearly written, it gives readers all the information they need and want, including who gets PCOS and why; different types of treatments, both traditional and alternative; dealing with body image issues; complications; coping strategies; and more. Sidebars and boxes call attention to new research findings and topics of particular interest. Additional resources include online tools and PCOS-related websites, as well as lists of support groups. |
| Contents |
Living with polycystic ovarian syndrome -- What is happening and why -- Getting a diagnosis -- Management of PCOS: The basics -- Lifestyle changes -- Management of PCOS: Medications -- Dealing with body image issues -- Big three; Diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer -- Mental health -- Becoming a family -- Looking ahead. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Polycystic ovary syndrome -- Popular works.
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Patient education.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. |
| Genre/Form |
Popular Works.
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Electronic books.
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Popular works.
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| Added Title |
PCOS |
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What nurses know-- polycystic ovarian syndrome |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Roush, Karen. What nurses know-- PCOS. New York : DemosHealth, ©2010 9781932603842 (DLC) 2009051276 (OCoLC)320879291 |
| ISBN |
9781935281825 (electronic bk.) |
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1935281828 (electronic bk.) |
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9781932603842 |
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1932603840 |
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