Handbook of Women's Health [Paperback]

The second edition of this hugely popular practical handbook on women's health is revised and updated throughout.The second edition of this practical handbook provides a clear and comprehensive evidence-based guide to the care of women in primary care. The book emphasises preventive and well-woman care throughout the life-cycle of a woman. Intended for general and family practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, and all those who practise primary care of women.The second edition of this practical handbook provides a clear and comprehensive evidence-based guide to the care of women in primary care. The book emphasises preventive and well-woman care throughout the life-cycle of a woman. Intended for general and family practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, and all those who practise primary care of women.This practical handbook provides a clear and comprehensive evidence-based guide to the care of women in primary care, intended for general and family practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, and all those who practise primary care of women. It emphasizes preventive and well-woman care throughout the life-cycle of a woman, including sexuality, contraception, medical care in pregnancy, and psychological and important medical concerns. This second edition, revised and updated throughout with several new contributing authors, incorporates the latest evidence and research-findings on a wide range of problems for which women seek medical guidance. There is an expanded section on menstrual problems and menopause-associated conditions, including clear guidance on the use of hormone replacement therapy.Dedication; Contents; List of contributors; Part I. Introduction: 1. Introduction Jo Ann Rosenfeld; 2. Preventive health care for older women Jeannette E. South-Paul, Deborah Bostock and Cheryl E. Woodson; 3. Nutrition Gwendolyn Murphy, Victoria S. Kaprielian and Cathrine Hoyo; 4. Physical activity and exercise Tanya A. Miszko; 5. Psychosocial health of well women tl#*