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 / edited by Laura Larsen.

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Detroit, MI : Omnigraphics, Inc., [2013]

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University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Reference Material	Ref. 613.04244 W872W	In-Library Use Only

Edition	Fourth edition.
Description	xviii, 697 pages ; 24 cm.
Series	Health reference series
Note	Includes index.
Bibliography	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents	Pt. I, Introduction to women's health : -- 1. The Female Body : -- 1.1 Breast Anatomy -- 1.2 The Female Reproductive System -- 1.3 Menstruation and the Menstrual Cycle -- 1.4 Puberty -- 1.5 Perimenopause and Menopause -- 2. Women's Health Statistics -- 3. Health Concerns of Women with Disabilities -- 4. Lesbian and Bisexual Health Concerns -- 5. Violence against Women and How to Get Help.
	Pt. II, Maintaining women's health and wellness : -- 6. Nutrition and Exercise Recommendations : -- 6.1 Nutrition and Vitamins for Women -- 6.2 Folic Acid -- 6.3 Physical Activity Guidelines for Women -- 7. Obesity and Weight Loss -- 8. Dealing with Sleep Disorders and Tips for Getting Better Sleep -- 9. Managing Stress -- 10. Preventing Vision and Hearing Problems -- 11. Healthy Aging Tips for Women -- 12. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use by Women -- 13. Avoiding Risk Factors for Common Health Concerns : -- 13.1 Women and High Cholesterol Prevention -- 13.2 Preventing and Controlling High Blood Pressure -- 13.3 Health Risks of Smoking and How to Quit -- 13.4 Women's Alcohol Consumption and How It Affects Health -- 13.5 Sunscreen Use and Avoiding Tanning Decrease Skin Cancer Risk -- 13.6 Safe Use of Cosmetics -- 14 Recommended Screenings for Women : -- 14.1 Preventive Health Care Screenings for Women -- 14.2 What Are Mammograms (Breast Cancer Screening)? -- 14.3 Mammogram and Breast Self-Examination Recommendations -- 14.4 Pap Tests (Cervical Cancer Screening) -- 14.5 Colorectal Cancer Screening -- 14.6 Osteoporosis Screening (Bone Density Testing) -- 14.7 How to Spot Skin Cancer -- 15 Immunizations for Women : -- 15.1 Recommended Immunizations for Adults -- 15.2 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine.
	Pt. III, Breast and gynecological concerns : -- 16. Nonmalignant Breast Conditions : -- 16.1 Breast Changes -- 16.2 Breast Infection -- 16.3 Fibrocystic Breast Disease -- 17. Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder -- 18. Menstrual Irregularities : -- 18.1 Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding -- 18.2 Amenorrhea (Absent Menstrual Periods) -- 18.3 Dysmenorrhea (Painful Menstrual Periods) -- 18.4 Menorrhagia (Heavy Menstrual Bleeding) -- 19. Menopausal Concerns : -- 19.1 Premature Menopause (Premature Ovarian Failure) -- 19.2 Treating the Symptoms of Menopause -- 19.3 Menopause and Sexuality -- 19.4 Menopausal Hormone Therapy -- 19.5 Hormone Replacement Therapy Use and Health Risks for Women -- 20. Ovarian Pain and Disorders of the Ovaries : -- 20.1 Ovarian Cysts -- 20.2 Ovulation Pain (Mittelschmerz) -- 20.3 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) -- 21. Endometriosis -- 22. Uterine Fibroids -- 23. Disorders of the Cervix : -- 23.1 Cervical Dysplasia -- 23.2 Cervical Polyps -- 23.3 Cervicitis -- 24. Vaginal and Pelvic Infections : -- 24.1 Bacterial Vaginosis -- 24.2 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease -- 24.3 Sexually Transmitted Diseases -- 24.4 Toxic Shock Syndrome -- 24.5 Vaginal Yeast Infections -- 25. Pelvic Floor Disorders : -- 25.1 Cystocele -- 25.2 Rectocele -- 25.3 Uterine Prolapse -- 26. Vulval Disorders : -- 26.1 Vulvovaginitis -- 26.2 Vulvodynia -- 27. Gynecological Procedures : -- 27.1 Common Gynecological Procedures -- 27.2 Dilation and Curettage (D&C) -- 27.3 Hysterectomy.
	Pt. IV, Sexual and reproductive concerns : -- 28. Understanding Your Sexuality -- 29. Female Sexual Dysfunction : -- 29.1 Sexual Dysfunction Basics in Women -- 29.2 Dyspareunia (Painful Intercourse) -- 29.3 Inhibited Sexual Desire -- 29.4 Orgasmic Dysfunction -- 29.5 Vaginismus -- 30. Birth Control : -- 30.1 Birth Control Methods and Effectiveness -- 30.2 Emergency Contraception -- 31. Abortion : -- 31.1 Medical Abortion Procedures -- 31.2 Surgical Abortion Procedures -- 32. Infertility and Infertility Treatment Options -- 33. Having a Healthy Pregnancy : -- 33.1 Preconception and Prenatal Care -- 33.2 Pregnancy and Medicines -- 33.3 Nutrition and Fitness during Pregnancy -- 34. The Birth of Your Baby : -- 34.1 Labor and Delivery Basics -- 34.2 Risks and Warning Signs of Premature Labor -- 34.3 Maternal Health Benefits of Breastfeeding -- 35. Recovering from Birth and Managing Postpartum Depression -- 36. Pregnancy Loss : -- 36.1 Ectopic Pregnancy -- 36.2 Miscarriage -- 36.3 Stillbirth.
	Pt. V, Gynecological and high-prevalence cancers in women : -- 37. Breast Cancer -- 38. Gynecological Cancers : -- 38.1 Cervical Cancer -- 38.2 Ovarian Cancer -- 38.3 Uterine Cancer -- 38.4 Vaginal and Vulvar Cancers -- 39. Colon and Rectal Cancers -- 40. Lung Cancer -- 41. Skin Cancer -- 42. Thyroid Cancer.
	Pt. VI, Other health conditions with issues of significance to women : -- 43. Alzheimer Disease -- 44. Anemia and Bleeding Disorders : -- 44.1 Anemia -- 44.2 Bleeding Disorders -- 45. Arthritis (Osteoarthritis) -- 46. Autoimmune and Related Diseases : -- 46.1 Autoimmune Diseases Overview -- 46.2 Celiac Disease -- 46.3 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome -- 46.4 Fibromyalgia -- 46.5 Lupus -- 46.6 Rheumatoid Arthritis -- 47. Cardiovascular Disorders : -- 47.1 Heart Disease in Women -- 47.2 Stroke in Women -- 47.3 Varicose and Spider Veins -- 48. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Women -- 49 Chronic Pain : -- 49.1 Chronic Pain in Women -- 49.2 Chronic Pain and Emotion -- 50. Diabetes in Women -- 51. Female Athlete Triad -- 52. Gastrointestinal and Digestive Disorders Common in Women : -- 52.1 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) -- 52.2 Inflammatory Bowel Disease -- 52.3 Gallstones -- 53. Lung Disease in Women -- 54. Mental Health Concerns among Women : -- 54.1 Anxiety Disorders -- 54.2 Depression in Women -- 54.3 Eating Disorders -- 54.4 Seasonal Affective Disorder -- 55. Migraine Headaches in Women -- 56. Osteoporosis -- 57. Thyroid Disorders in Women -- 58. Urinary Tract Disorders : -- 58.1 Interstitial Cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome) -- 58.2 Urinary Incontinence in Women -- 58.3 Urinary Tract Infections in Women.
	Pt. VII, Additional help and instruction : -- 59. Glossary of Women's Health Terms -- 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"-- Provided by publisher.
Subject	Women -- Health and hygiene.
	Women -- Diseases.
	Women -- Diseases. (OCoLC)fst01176639
	Women -- Health and hygiene. (OCoLC)fst01176758
	Women's Health.
	Women's Health -- Popular Works.
	Women's Health -- Resource Guides.
Added Author	Larsen, Laura.
ISBN	9780780813038 (hardcover: alkaline paper)
	0780813030 (hardcover: alkaline paper)

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