The psychology of PCOS : building the science and breaking the silence /

"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"--

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Williams, Stacey L. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2023]
Series:Psychology of women book series.
Subjects:
Polycystic ovary syndrome > Psychological aspects.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome > psychology
Syndrome de Stein-Leventhal > Aspect psychologique.
PSYCHOLOGY / Human Sexuality
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: Why we need a psychological science of PCOS and what this book does
  • Breaking the psychological silence: An overview of PCOS
  • PCOS stigma: One diagnosis but multiple stigmas
  • Gendered embodiment of PCOS
  • Social support and close relationships in the PCOS context
  • Psychological risk and growth in PCOS
  • Health risks and inadequate PCOS health care resources
  • A PCOS call to action: Interventions, advocacy, and psychological science
  • Appendix A: Methodology
  • Appendix B: Suggested reading list
  • References
  • Index
  • About the author.

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