The Psychology of PCOS

Building the Science and Breaking the Silence

Stacey L. Williams

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American Psychological Association
28 February 2023

Gynaecology & obstetrics; Clinical psychology

Series: Psychology of Women Series

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.

By: Stacey L. Williams
Imprint: American Psychological Association
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 363g
ISBN: 9781433837760
ISBN 10: 1433837765
Series: Psychology of Women Series
Pages: 193
Publication Date: 28 February 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Series Foreword Preface: A Note to the Reader Acknowledgments Introduction: Why We Need a Psychological Science of PCOS and What This Book Does Chapter 1: Breaking the Psychological Silence: An Overview of PCOS Chapter 2: PCOS Stigma: One Diagnosis but Multiple Stigmas Chapter 3: Gendered Embodiment of PCOS Chapter 4: Social Support and Close Relationships in the PCOS Context Chapter 5: Psychological Risk and Growth in PCOS Chapter 6: Health Risks and Inadequate PCOS Healthcare Resources Chapter 7: A PCOS Call to Action: Interventions, Advocacy, and Psychological Science Appendix A : Methodology Appendix B: Suggested Reading List References Index About the Author

Stacey L. Williams, PhD, is a social-health psychologist and professor in the Department of Psychology at East Tennessee State University (ETSU). She directs the Social Issues and Relations Laboratory in which she and her students study stigma and health. She has published dozens of articles in this area and her research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health. She teaches courses in topics related to diversity, gender and sexuality, and research methods and statistics. Currently she serves as the chair of the campus Institutional Review Board. Recent accomplishments include membership in the Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology (LIWP) and awards for both her research and equity and inclusion work: ETSU College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Research Award, Hayward Outstanding Psychology Faculty Award, Notable Woman Award, and the Patricia E. Robertson Diversity Leadership Award. Prior to her professorship, she earned her PhD in psychology at Kent State University and completed a postdoctoral research fellowship in social environment and health at the Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan.

Reviews for The Psychology of PCOS: Building the Science and Breaking the Silence

Dr. Williams uses an intersectionality lens to examine the psychosocial experience of living with PCOS and unequivocally illustrates how societal expectations and misconceptions about gender and weight have adverse effects for people with PCOS. This brave book includes surprising anecdotes about the lived experience of people with PCOS that both educate and elicit empathy. It should be read by students of psychology, health care providers, researchers, and anyone interested in PCOS or gender-related stigma. Dr. Williams's call to action will inspire researchers in psychology and other fields to explore important taboo research questions.--Kirsten Oinonen, PhD, Registered Psychologist and Professor, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada