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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

Title

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.

Format

Book

Edition

Fifth edition.

Published

Detroit, MI : Omnigraphics, [2017] ©2018

Description

818 pages 24 cm.

Other contributors

Omnigraphics, Inc., issuing body.

Series

Health reference series

Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

• The female body. Breast anatomy ; The female reproductive system ; Menstruation and the menstural cycle ; Puberty ; Perimenopause and menopause
• Women's health statistics
• Health concerns of women with disabilities
• Lesbian and bisexual health concerns
• Violence agains women and how to get help
• Nutrition and exercise recommendations. Nutrition and vitamins for women ; Heart-healthy eating ; Folic acid ; Physical activity guidelines for women
• Obesity and weight loss
• Dealing with sleep disorders and tips for getting better sleep
• Managing stress
• Preventing vision and hearing problems
• Healthy aging tips for women. Food choices for healthy aging ; How to be active for health ; Medication for older women ; Talking with your healthcare provider
• Women-related health conditions and CAM
• Avoiding risk factors for common health concers. Women and high cholesterol prevention ; Preventing and controlling high blood pressure ; Health risks of smoking and how to quit smoking ; Women's alcohol consumption and how it affects health ; Sunscreen use and avoiding tanning decrease skin cancer risk ; Safe use of cosmetics
• Recommended screenings for women. Preventive heathcare screenings for women ; What are mammograms (breast cancer screening)? ; Breast self-examination ; Pap tests (cervical cancer screening) ; Colorectal cancer screening ; Osteoporosis screening (bone density testing) ; How to spot skin cancer
• Immunizations for women. Recommended immunizations for women of reproductive age ; Vaccinations for women with chronic conditions ; Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
• Nonmalignant breast conditions. Breast changes ; Common breast infections due to breastfeeding ; Fibrocystic breast disease
• Premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual disphoric disorder
• Menstrual irregularities. Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) ; Amenorrhea (absent menstrual periods) ; Dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual periods) ; Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding)
• Menopausal concerns. Premature menopause (prematures ovarian failure) ; Treating the symptoms of menopause ; Menopause and sexuality ; Menopausal hormone therapy
• Ovarian pain and disorders of the ovaries. Ovarian cysts ; Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Endometriosis
• Uterine fibroids
• Disorders of the cervix. Cervical dysplasia ; Cervical polyps ; Cervicitis
• Vaginal and pelvic infections. Bacterial vaginosis ; Pelvic inflammatory disease ; Sexually transmitted infections ; Vaginal yeast infection
• Pelvic floor disorders. Cystocele ; Rectocele ; Uterine prolapse
• Vulval disorders. Vaginitis (vulvovaginitis) ; Vulvodynia
• Gynecological procedures. Common gynecological procedures ; Dilation and curettage (D&C) ; Hysterectomy
• Understanding your sexuality
• Female sexual dysfunction. Dyspareunia (painful intercourse) ; Hypoactive sexual desire disorder ; Female orgasmic disorder
• Birth control. Birth control methods and effectiveness ; Emergency contraception
• Abortion. Medical abortion procedures ; Surgical abortion procedures
• Infertility and infertility treatment options
• Having a healthy pregnancy. Preconception and prenatal care ; Pregnancy and medicines ; Nutrition and fitness during pregnancy
• The birth of your baby. Labor and delivery basics ; Premature labor and birth ; Maternal health benefits of breastfeeding
• Recovering from birth and managing postpartum depression
• Pregnancy loss. Ectopic pregnancy ; Stillbirth ; Miscarriage
• Breast cancer
• Gynecological cancers. Cervical cancer ; Ovarian cancer ; Endometrial cancer ; Vaginal cancer ; Vulvar cancers
• Colon and rectal cancers
• Lung cancer
• Skin cancer
• Thyroid cancer
• Alzheimer disease
• Anemia and bleeding disorders. Anemia ; Bleeding disorders
• Arthritis (osteoarthritis)
• Autoimmune and related diseases. Autoimmune diseases: an overview ; Celica disease ; Chronic fatigue syndrome ; Fibromyalgia ; Lupus ; Rheumatoid arthritis
• Cardiovascular disorders.

• Heart disease in women ; Heart attack and women ; Stroke in women ; Varicose and spider veins
• Carpal tunnel syndrome in women
• Chronic pain
• Diabetes in women
• Female athlete triad
• Gastrointestinal and digestive disorders common in women. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) ; Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) ; Gallstones
• Lung disease in women
• Mental health concerns among women. Anxiety disorders ; Depression in women ; Eating disorders ; Seasonal affective disorder
• Migraine headaches in women
• Osteoporosis
• Thyroid disorders in women
• Urinary tract disorders. Intersititial cystitis (painful bladder syndrome) ; Urinary incontinence in women ; Urinary tract infections in women
• Glossary of women's health terms
• Directory of women's health resources and organizations.

Summary

"Provides 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"-- Provided by publisher.

Subject headings

Women--Health and hygiene. Women--Diseases.

ISBN

9780780815773 (hardcover : alk. paper) 0780815777 (hardcover : alk. paper) 9780780815780 (ebook)