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Women's health concerns sourcebook : basic consumer health information about breast and gynecological conditions, menopause, sexuality and female sexual dysfunction, birth control, infertility, pregnancy, common cancers in women, cardiovascular disease, mental health, and chronic disorders that affect women disproportionally, including gastrointestinal disorders, thyroid disease, urinary tract disorders, osteoporosis, chronic pain, and migraines; along with an introduction to the female body, information on maintaining wellness and avoiding risk factors for disease, a glossary, and a directory of resources for additional help and information / edited by Laura Larsen

Published:
Detroit, MI : Omnigraphics, Inc., [2013]
Edition:
Fourth edition.
Physical Description:
xviii, 697 pages ; 24 cm.
Additional Creators:
Larsen, Laura

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Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 The Female Body -- Section 1.1 Breast Anatomy -- Section 1.2 The Female Reproductive System -- Section 1.3 Menstruation and the Menstrual Cycle -- Section 1.4 Puberty -- Section 1.5 Perimenopause and Menopause -- ch. 2 Women's Health Statistics -- ch. 3 Health Concerns of Women with Disabilities -- ch. 4 Lesbian and Bisexual Health Concerns -- ch. 5 Violence against Women and How to Get Help -- ch. 6 Nutrition and Exercise Recommendations -- Section 6.1 Nutrition and Vitamins for Women -- Section 6.2 Folic Acid -- Section 6.3 Physical Activity Guidelines for Women -- ch. 7 Obesity and Weight Loss -- ch. 8 Dealing with Sleep Disorders and Tips for Getting Better Sleep -- ch. 9 Managing Stress -- ch. 10 Preventing Vision and Hearing Problems -- ch. 11 Healthy Aging Tips for Women -- ch. 12 Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use by Women -- ch. 13 Avoiding Risk Factors for Common Health Concerns -- Section 13.1 Women and High Cholesterol Prevention -- Section 13.2 Preventing and Controlling High Blood Pressure -- Section 13.3 Health Risks of Smoking and How to Quit -- Section 13.4 Women's Alcohol Consumption and How It Affects Health -- Section 13.5 Sunscreen Use and Avoiding Tanning Decrease Skin Cancer Risk -- Section 13.6 Safe Use of Cosmetics -- ch. 14 Recommended Screenings for Women -- Section 14.1 Preventive Health Care Screenings for Women -- Section 14.2 What Are Mammograms (Breast Cancer Screening)? -- Section 14.3 Mammogram and Breast Self-Examination Recommendations -- Section 14.4 Pap Tests (Cervical Cancer Screening) -- Section 14.5 Colorectal Cancer Screening -- Section 14.6 Osteoporosis Screening (Bone Density Testing) -- Section 14.7 How to Spot Skin Cancer -- ch. 15 Immunizations for Women -- Section 15.1 Recommended Immunizations for Adults -- Section 15.2 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine -- ch. 16 Nonmalignant Breast Conditions -- Section 16.1 Breast Changes -- Section 16.2 Breast Infection -- Section 16.3 Fibrocystic Breast Disease -- ch. 17 Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder -- ch. 18 Menstrual Irregularities -- Section 18.1 Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding -- Section 18.2 Amenorrhea (Absent Menstrual Periods) -- Section 18.3 Dysmenorrhea (Painful Menstrual Periods) -- Section 18.4 Menorrhagia (Heavy Menstrual Bleeding) -- ch. 19 Menopausal Concerns -- Section 19.1 Premature Menopause (Premature Ovarian Failure) -- Section 19.2 Treating the Symptoms of Menopause -- Section 19.3 Menopause and Sexuality -- Section 19.4 Menopausal Hormone Therapy -- Section 19.5 Hormone Replacement Therapy Use and Health Risks for Women -- ch. 20 Ovarian Pain and Disorders of the Ovaries -- Section 20.1 Ovarian Cysts -- Section 20.2 Ovulation Pain (Mittelschmerz) -- Section 20.3 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) -- ch. 21 Endometriosis -- ch. 22 Uterine Fibroids -- ch. 23 Disorders of the Cervix -- Section 23.1 Cervical Dysplasia -- Section 23.2 Cervical Polyps -- Section 23.3 Cervicitis -- ch. 24 Vaginal and Pelvic Infections -- Section 24.1 Bacterial Vaginosis -- Section 24.2 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease -- Section 24.3 Sexually Transmitted Diseases -- Section 24.4 Toxic Shock Syndrome -- Section 24.5 Vaginal Yeast Infections -- ch. 25 Pelvic Floor Disorders -- Section 25.1 Cystocele -- Section 25.2 Rectocele -- Section 25.3 Uterine Prolapse -- ch. 26 Vulval Disorders -- Section 26.1 Vulvovaginitis -- Section 26.2 Vulvodynia -- ch. 27 Gynecological Procedures -- Section 27.1 Common Gynecological Procedures -- Section 27.2 Dilation and Curettage (D&C) -- Section 27.3 Hysterectomy -- ch. 28 Understanding Your Sexuality -- ch. 29 Female Sexual Dysfunction -- Section 29.1 Sexual Dysfunction Basics in Women -- Section 29.2 Dyspareunia (Painful Intercourse) -- Section 29.3 Inhibited Sexual Desire -- Section 29.4 Orgasmic Dysfunction -- Section 29.5 Vaginismus -- ch. 30 Birth Control -- Section 30.1 Birth Control Methods and Effectiveness -- Section 30.2 Emergency Contraception -- ch. 31 Abortion -- Section 31.1 Medical Abortion Procedures -- Section 31.2 Surgical Abortion Procedures -- ch. 32 Infertility and Infertility Treatment Options -- ch. 33 Having a Healthy Pregnancy -- Section 33.1 Preconception and Prenatal Care -- Section 33.2 Pregnancy and Medicines -- Section 33.3 Nutrition and Fitness during Pregnancy -- ch. 34 The Birth of Your Baby -- Section 34.1 Labor and Delivery Basics -- Section 34.2 Risks and Warning Signs of Premature Labor -- Section 34.3 Maternal Health Benefits of Breastfeeding -- ch. 35 Recovering from Birth and Managing Postpartum Depression -- ch. 36 Pregnancy Loss -- Section 36.1 Ectopic Pregnancy -- Section 36.2 Miscarriage -- Section 36.3 Stillbirth -- ch. 37 Breast Cancer -- ch. 38 Gynecological Cancers -- Section 38.1 Cervical Cancer -- Section 38.2 Ovarian Cancer -- Section 38.3 Uterine Cancer -- Section 38.4 Vaginal and Vulvar Cancers -- ch. 39 Colon and Rectal Cancers -- ch. 40 Lung Cancer -- ch. 41 Skin Cancer -- ch. 42 Thyroid Cancer -- ch. 43 Alzheimer Disease -- ch. 44 Anemia and Bleeding Disorders -- Section 44.1 Anemia -- Section 44.2 Bleeding Disorders -- ch. 45 Arthritis (Osteoarthritis) -- ch. 46 Autoimmune and Related Diseases -- Section 46.1 Autoimmune Diseases Overview -- Section 46.2 Celiac Disease -- Section 46.3 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome -- Section 46.4 Fibromyalgia -- Section 46.5 Lupus -- Section 46.6 Rheumatoid Arthritis -- ch. 47 Cardiovascular Disorders -- Section 47.1 Heart Disease in Women -- Section 47.2 Stroke in Women -- Section 47.3 Varicose and Spider Veins -- ch. 48 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Women -- ch. 49 Chronic Pain -- Section 49.1 Chronic Pain in Women -- Section 49.2 Chronic Pain and Emotion -- ch. 50 Diabetes in Women -- ch. 51 Female Athlete Triad -- ch. 52 Gastrointestinal and Digestive Disorders Common in Women -- Section 52.1 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) -- Section 52.2 Inflammatory Bowel Disease -- Section 52.3 Gallstones -- ch. 53 Lung Disease in Women -- ch. 54 Mental Health Concerns among Women -- Section 54.1 Anxiety Disorders -- Section 54.2 Depression in Women -- Section 54.3 Eating Disorders -- Section 54.4 Seasonal Affective Disorder -- ch. 55 Migraine Headaches in Women -- ch. 56 Osteoporosis -- ch. 57 Thyroid Disorders in Women -- ch. 58 Urinary Tract Disorders -- Section 58.1 Interstitial Cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome) -- Section 58.2 Urinary Incontinence in Women -- Section 58.3 Urinary Tract Infections in Women -- ch. 59 Glossary of Women's Health Terms -- ch. 60 Directory of Women's Health Resources and Organizations.
Summary:
"Provides basic consumer health information about conditions and disorders that affect women, along with facts about recommended health screenings and tips on avoiding risk factors to maintain wellness. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--
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ISBN:
9780780813038 (hardcover : alk. paper)
0780813030 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Note:
Includes index.
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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