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A Resource Guide
If you have been told that you have PCOS you may have many questions. This resource guide was created to provide you with information about how to stay healthy with PCOS!
General Information
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Guide for Teens
Preparing for Your Oral Glucose Tolerance Test: A Guide for Teens with PCOS
Common Medications Used in Treating PCOS
Medical Uses of the Oral Contraceptive Pill
Nutrition and Fitness for Teens With PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Nutrition Guide for Teens
Reading Labels and Food Shopping for Teens with PCOS
PCOS Meal Assessment Worksheet
PCOS Fitness - Getting Started!
For Parents
Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in Teens: A Guide for Parents and Guardians
Additional Resources
Chats
The Center for Young Women's Health
Chats are held monthly for teen girls with PCOS. The chats are moderated by an MD, nurse, and nutritionist. Check the schelude and register to participate in a free online chat with other girls with PCOS.
Helpful Websites for Young Women with PCOS
The International Council on Infertility Information Dissemination
This well-organized site presents comprehensive but easy-to-read information on PCOS. Also check out the PCOS message board, the "PCOS Café."
http://www.inciid.org/faq/pcos.html
The National Women's Health Information Center: 4Girls
This website offers basic information about health conditions affecting girls. The PCOS information is written for girls and younger adolescents and includes links to sites.
http://www.4girls.gov/4girls.cfm?page=body/period_problems.htm
The National Women's Health Information Center
This government-run site offering basic information about PCOS, as well as links to other informative sites.
http://www.4woman.gov/faq/pcos.htm
The Nemours Foundation: Kidshealth
The Kidshealth website offers information about many health-concerns for children and teens. The PCOS information is written for adolescents and explains the condition, tests, and treatments in easy-to-understand language.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/girls/pcos.html
The Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association
The PCOSA is a nonprofit organization run by women with PCOS. The website offers general information about PCOS and details some of the organization's activities, including several that are specifically for teens. The organization offers PCOTeen, with message boards, chat rooms, and a mailing list specifically for adolescents. The Big Cyster program is a pen pal program that matches adolescents with older women with PCOS. Finally, Project HEART (Helping Educate And Reach Teens) is a program designed to raise PCOS awareness among adolescents.
Helpful Books for Young Women with PCOS
Living with PCOS: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Addicus Books, 2000.
This book has easy to read information about PCOS. While informative it is not too heavy with medical jargon.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Fighting Back! Sparhawk Health Publications, 2002.
Described as a "lifestyle manual" this book offers a fresh perspective on self-help techniques and positive lifestyle changes for women with PCOS.
What to Do When the Doctor Says It's PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). Fair Winds Press, 2003.
In this recent book, Hammerly and Kimball include stories of women's experiences with PCOS along with more standard medical information.
PCOS: A Woman's Guide to Dealing with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Thorson's Publishing, 2000.
Harris and Carey describe medical alternatives and self-help techniques to help women in daily life with PCOS.
PCOS: The Hidden Epidemic. Perspectives Press, 2000.
The Hidden Epidemic is a great and thorough resource for young women wanting to learn more about the medical side of PCOS.
Updated 1/11/2008
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