A Guide to the Polycystic Ovary: Its Effects on Health and Fertility -- G Kovaks, J Smith

A small American paperback giving an overview of PCOS.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Fighting Back!: Fighting Back! - Angela Kay Dotson

A small user orientated paperback including some of the future research directions.

What to Do When the Doctor Says It's PCOS: The Most Important Things You Need to Know - Milton Hammerly, Cheryl Kimball

A bigger paperback covering the science of PCOS and then works through case studies to cover the different whole spectrum of the condition.

PCOS: The Hidden Epidemic - Samuel S Thatcher

Cover a wide field. Harback version is widely available - very American and a bit long winded

Androgen Disorders in Women: The Most Neglected Hormone Problem - Theresa Cheung

Now some years old but covers a lot of PCOS mainly by coming at it from the problems of excess testosterone. This would be a confusing first book on the subject.

PCOS Colette Harris, Adam Carey

Although one in ten women in the UK suffer from polycistic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with a myriad of symptoms and the problem that many doctors do not recognise this condition - sufferers often experience an uphill battle for diagnosis and help. This is the first book to tackle the issue of PCOS. Written by a sufferer, this book offers essential advice on dealing with this gynaecological disorder which can effect everything from weight to infertility and therefore impacts on a woman's sense of self.

PCOS Diet Book Colette Harris, Theresa Francis-Cheung

One of the most popular books in endocrinology. Your average dietician is unlikely to be this up to date with the types of diet which people with PCOS have found useful.

Living With PCOS Angela Best-Boss, Evelina Weidman Sterling, Richard Legro

It's estimated as many as 10 million American women have PCOS-polycystic ovary syndrome. Most of these women have never heard of the hormonal disorder, but are often painfully aware of its symptoms: irregular menstrual cycles, excess facial and body hair, weight gain, and adult acne. PCOS is also the leading cause of infertility. If left untreated, the condition carries long-term risks for endometrial cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. In Living with POCS, Authors, Angela Boss and Evelina Weidman Sterling-both of whom have PCOS-and Richard S. Legro, M.D., a leading physician on PCOS, shed light on this under-reported, under-diagnosed endocrine disorder. They cover such topics as: • Causes of PCOS • Overcoming the symptoms • Choosing a physician • Getting a diagnosis • Receiving the best medical treatment • Infertility and getting pregnant • Coping with the emotional impact of PCOS

Syndrome X : Managing Insulin Resistance -- Deborah Romaine, Jennifer Marks, Glenn Rothfield

A guide to reducing insulin resistance with diet and exercise. Some might find it nauseatingly American - some of the products are not easily available in Europe.

The Insulin-resistance Diet -- Cheryle R Hart, Mary Kay Grossman

Carbohydrates raise insulin levels, which causes between 50 and 75% of the population to pack on fat. The Insulin Resistance Diet shows readers how to combine controlled portions of carbohydrates with protein in an easy-to-follow ratio, and to wait at least three hours before eating more carbohydrates. The authors also provide balanced recipes, snack suggestions, and practical tips on living with this plan.

Practical Guide to Ovulation Induction -- Eds: Satha M. Sathanandan, Howard S. Jacobs

Over the past decade, there have been major advances in our understanding of ovarian physiology. These advances, together with the introduction of new medical technologies, have revolutionized the management of infertility. Patients may expect a pregnancy rate that is no different from that of normal fertile women of the same age, as a result of treatment. Moreover, new techniques of monitoring have greatly reduced the rate of treatment-induced complications such as multiple pregnancy and hyperstimulation. This book presents the current strategies of management for women whose infertility is caused by ovulatory disturbances. Detailed descriptions are given of the optimal method of assessing of an anovulatory woman, the selection of the appropriate treatment and the practical details of its administration. There is also a full discussion about the complications of the treatment and the strategies to avoid. The book is intended for all practising gynaecologists involved in the management of subfertile patients in both the developing and the developed world

Your Essential Infertility Companion -- Anna Furse, Ruth Carsen

Originally published in 1997, and now updated to cover all the latest developments and changes, this is a comprehensive guide to available IVF treatment. It contains information on: how the reproductive system works; the different causes of fertility problems; the drug and treatment options available; how will the treatments make me feel?; the medical technology - how does it work?; self-help and complementary medicine to help with fertility, and during IVF; IVF, infertility and your relationship as a couple; the alternatives - adoption and fostering. This also provides a guide to every UK clinic and hospital offering IVF. The clinics do differ, both in their criteria for selecting IVF couples and in the sorts of experience couples can expect to have once they begin treatment