The Psychology of PCOS: Building the Science and Breaking the Silence (Psychology of Women Series)

The Phychology of PCOS is a thorough examination of the symptoms of PCOS and their effects on the lives of those who live with the disorder. Dr. Williams clearly explains psychological research and theories to assist therapists who have clients with PCOS and to guide researchers to gaps in our understanding of psychosocial aspects of the syndrome. Individuals with PCOS, especially those who do not know others with the diagnosis, will appreciate reading excerpts from Williams's extensive interviews and learning about her own experience. -JOAN C. CHRISLER, Ph D, PROFESSOR EMERITA OF PSYCHOLOGY, CONNECTICUT COLLEGE, NEW LONDON, CT, UNITED STATES, AND FOUNDING EDITOR, WOMEN'S REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHis exceptional, thought-provoking, and beautifully written book humanizes the lived experiences of people with PCOS. It moves PCOS into new avenues of scholarship by centering how we ourish and thrive with PCOS and create our own pathways to self-compassion, growth, healing, and community despite the challenges and complexities of the syndrome. It is the rst book of its kind to integrate individual, societal, and community-level systems with the goal of creating tangible solutions for patients, health care providers, researchers, and PCOS allies to improve the lives of people with PCOS. I wholeheartedly recommend this book and believe that it will unite us in immeasurable ways. The Psychology of PCOS combinescutting-edge psychological and social science research withcompelling personal stories to provide a roadmap for researchersand mental health providers. Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS) can cause a wide range of symptoms, both physical andpsychological. PCOS can cause menstrual irregularities,infertility, insulin resistance, excess and male patterned bodyhair, and is strongly associated with depression and anxiety. PCOSaffects everything from one's self-conception and identity, tosocial relationships, intimacy and sexuality, to physical andmental health. Yet the literature has been largely silent regardingthe personal and psychosocial experiences of those with PCOS. Usingclear and compelling language, the author promotes a widerunderstanding of PCOS, calls attention to areas of research need,offers insight to mental health providers whose clients suffer fromPCOS, and aims to inspire more positive outcomes for individualswith PCOS The Psychology of PCOS combines cutting-edge psychological and social science research with compelling personal stories to provide a roadmap for researchers and mental health providers.Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can cause a wide range of symptoms, both physical and psychological. PCOS can cause menstrual irregularities, infertility, insulin resistance, excess and male patterned body hair, and is strongly associated with depression and anxiety. PCOS affects everything from one's self-conception and identity, to social relationships, intimacy and sexuality, to physical and mental health. Yet the literature has been largely silent regarding the personal and psychosocial experiences of those with PCOS.Using clear and compelling language, the author promotes a wider understanding of PCOS, calls attention to areas of research need, offers insight to mental health providers whose clients suffer from PCOS, and aims to inspire more positive outcomes for individuals with PCOS.Read more The Psychology of PCOS combines cutting-edge psychological and social science research with compelling personal stories to provide a roadmap for researchers and mental health providers. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can cause a wide range of symptoms, both physical and psychological.PCOS can cause menstrual irregularities, infertility, insulin resistance, excess and male patterned body hair, and is strongly associated with depression and anxiety. PCOS affects everything from ones self-conception and identity, to social relationships, intimacy and sexuality, to physical and mental health. Yet the literature has been largely silent regarding the personal and psychosocial experiences of those with PCOS. Using clear and compelling language, the author promotes a wider understanding of PCOS, calls attention to areas of research need, offers insight to mental health providers whose clients suffer from PCOS, and aims to inspire more positive outcomes for individuals with PCOS. "This book aims to break the cultural silence surrounding polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) by weaving together stories of personal experiences with the condition, alongside cutting-edge psychological and social science research"-- Provided by publisher