| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 193 pages) : illustrations. |
| Series |
Psychology of women book series |
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Psychology of women book series.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"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. |
| Note |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on March 16, 2023). |
| 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. |
| Subject |
Polycystic ovary syndrome -- Psychological aspects.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome -- psychology.
(DNLM)D011085Q000523
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PSYCHOLOGY / Human Sexuality.
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| Added Title |
Psychology of polycystic ovary syndrome |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Williams, Stacey L. Psychology of PCOS Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2023] 9781433837760 (DLC) 2022036053 |
| ISBN |
1433837757 electronic book |
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9781433837753 (electronic book) |
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9781433837760 paperback |
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