Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex condition relating to a hormone imbalance of the ovaries. It can cause irregular or absent menstrual cycles, reduced fertility, excess facial/body hair growth and an increased risk of diabetes. An estimated 10% of the adult female population - approximately 2 million of the 19 million adult women in Britain - are affected by PCOS.

Written by a consultant endocrinologist and a dietician who run a PCOS clinic at a major hospital in the UK, this boo...