What Nurses Know...PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a common endocrine disorder that affects as many as one in ten American women of childbearing age. While the causes are unknown, high blood pressure, diabetes, abnormal hair growth, weight gain, acne, and fertility issues are all strongly correlated with PCOS. What Nurses Know...PCOS sheds light on this common condition and its symptoms and treatment. Well organzied and clearly written, the books gives readers all the information they need and want to know.

Special Features Include

• Numerous call-out boxes with "What Nurses Know..."
• Definitions of common terms
• Resources, online tools, and specific websites to help those living with PCOS
• Lists of support groups