The Unofficial GuideTM to Women's Health by Turkington, Carol A.; Probst, Susan J.;

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While any number of encyclopedic volumes have been published in recent years about women's health, few books have offered the clearly presented, inside information to be found in The Unofficial Guide to Women's Health.

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While any number of encyclopedic volumes have been published in recent years about women's health, few books have offered the clearly presented, inside information to be found in The Unofficial Guide to Women's Health. Too often doctors -- male and female -- tell their women patients what the medical establishment thinks they ought to know, rather than answering the questions that are crucial to their physical and mental health. From general matters, such as how to choose a doctor and deal with insurance companies and HMOs, to specifically female issues, such as uterine and breast cancer, The Unofficial Guide to Women's Health presents the information women want and need to know yet so often don't receive from the official sources, including:

• How to work the health-care system, and the 10 questions to ask the doctor on the first visit
• Why it's important to have testosterone levels checked before beginning hormone replacement therapy
• Which commonly ordered prenatal tests aren't really necessary, even for high-risk moms
• When it's time to ask for help in dealing with relationships, overcoming anxiety, and controlling substance abuse
• What body changes women can expect as they age
• How to combat stress and anxiety
• How women can protect their sexual health
• How to use nutrition, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle to stay energetic and radiant -- at any age

The inside scoop? for when you want more than the official line! You know that when it comes to health and well-being, men and women are not created equal. Women have special needs and problems that require specialized care. Maybe your grandmother has osteoporosis and you want to know if there's anything you can do to prevent it from happening to you. Or, maybe you're approaching 40 and want to have a baby but are afraid that it might be risky. Perhaps you're just interested in keeping yourself healthy. You want the inside scoop. The Unofficial Guide^? to Women's Health is designed to give savvy consumers like you a foolproof appraisal of everything from breast cancer to tips on diet and exercise. In this book you will get unbiased recommendations that are not influenced by any company, product, or organization. The Unofficial Guide^? to Women's Health is intensively inspected by The Unofficial Panel of Experts: Larry Glazerman, M.D. is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Pennsylvania State University School of Medicine; R. Daniel Braun, M.D., Facog is Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Indiana University School of Medicine; M. Kelly Shanahan, M.D. is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in South Lake Tahoe, California; and Deborah Wage, MSN, FNP, CNM is Director of Nashville Woman's Health Associates in Nashville, Tennessee. These specialists ensure that you are armed with the most up-to-date insider information on the subject of women's health issues and are told exactly what "the Official establishment" doesn't want you to know. Vital Information on breast and ovarian cancer Insider Secrets on what you can do to live a longer and healthier life Money-Saving Techniques on prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal remedies Time-Saving Tips designed to help you find the best health care provider for your specific needs The Latest Trends in treating fertility problems and autoimmune diseases Handy Checklists and Charts to help you get through all stages of life visit us on-line at www.idgbooks.com

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Tartalomjegyzék:

The Unofficial Guide Reader's Bill of Rights.

The Unofficial Guide Panel of Experts.

Introduction.

I. Living a Longer, Healthier Life.

1. Making Savvy Health Care Choices.

2. Body Image.

3. Checking Up Through All Stages of Life.

II. Reproductive Health.

4. Keeping Your Reproductive System Healthy.

5. Fertility and Infertility.

6. Pregnancy.

7. Childbirth.

III. Not All in Your Head: Mental Health Issues.

8. Depression.

9. Stress, Anxiety, and Violence.

10. Substance Abuse.

IV. Symptoms, Diagnoses, and Treatments.

11. Keeping Your Skin Healthy.

12. Reducing the Risk for Cancers.

13. Cardiovascular Disease.

14. Osteoporosis.

15. Infectious Diseases.

16. Autoimmune Diseases.

V. The Ticking Clock: Women and Aging.

17. What to Expect as You Age.

18. Menopause.

A. Resource Directory.

B. Further Readings.

Index.

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