The PCOS Plan: Prevent and Reverse Polycystic Ovary Syndrome through Diet and Fasting [Paperback]

New York Timesbestselling author Dr. Jason Fung joins forces with naturopathic doctor Nadia Brito Pateguana to offer methods to prevent and reverse PMOS through diet and intermittent fasting.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—now officially recognized as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS)—is the most common reproductive disorder in the world, affecting an estimated eight to 20 percent of women of reproductive age, almost half of whom are unable to conceive. PMOS is also associated with increased risks of heart disease, ovarian and endometrial cancers, and type 2 diabetes.

In this clearly written guide, backed by science and personal experience, Drs. Jason Fung and Nadia Brito Pateguana show:

• How to prevent and reverse PMOS with a low-carb, ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting.
• How the root cause of PMOS is excess insulin—and how to get rid of it.
• 50 recipes and a variety of meal plans for putting new knowledge into (delicious) practice.

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INTRODUCTION
The Many Faces of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome


I have a reputation for getting people pregnant. In fact, people often seek me out specifically because they’ve heard from friends or co-workers: “Be careful. Don’t go see Doctor Nadia unless you want to get pregnant.” For couples living with fertility trouble, getting pregnant is a welcome miracle! I’ve now been a naturopathic doctor in clinical practice for more than 15 years, and my special focus is on helping women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) overcome infertility through dietary modifications.

PCOS is the most common reproductive disorder in the world. It affects an estimated 8 to 20 percent of women of reproductive age globally, depending upon the specific diagnostic criteria used. Forty percent of patients diagnosed with PCOS suffer from infertility, and 90 to 95 percent of womlÌ