Mosby's Guide to Women's Health: A Handbook for Health Professionals (Mosby's Guide To...)

This essential clinical companion provides quick access to a wealth of information on effectively managing common women's health issues. It offers just the right level of coverage for health professionals, with concise, user-friendly protocols for diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions. In addition to traditional medical information, this book also explores alternative natural treatment options such as physical therapy, nutrition, herbs, chiropractic, and naturopathic therapies. A consistent format throughout makes it easy to quickly find key information. Coverage of common conditions includes a description of the condition, causes, diagnostic procedures, signs/symptoms, traditional medical management, self-help treatments, dietary/nutritional management, adjunctive therapies, and chiropractic treatment options. Features a section on general hormonal health that explores the role of estrogen and estrogen derivatives in maintaining health and predisposing to disease. Addresses other factors impacting women's health such as culture, spirituality, and domestic violence. Convenient pocket size makes this handbook ideal for use in the clinical setting. Goes beyond reproductive issues to address the total health care needs of female patients. A multidisciplinary editorial board provides a well-rounded perspective of women's health issues with just the right amount of information for health professionals Cover......Page 1 Copyright......Page 2 Dedication......Page 3 Preface......Page 8 Anatomy, Physiology,and Neurology......Page 10 Estrogen Concepts......Page 17 Menstrual Cycle......Page 20 Amenorrhea......Page 25 Birth Control......Page 34 Bladder Pain Syndrome(Interstitial Cystitis)......Page 45 Breast Conditions......Page 47 Cardiovascular Health......Page 65 Coccydynia......Page 71 Cultural Considerations......Page 74 Diabetes and Insulin Resistance......Page 79 Domestic Violence......Page 84 Dysmenorrhea......Page 90 Dyspareunia......Page 96 Endometriosis......Page 102 Female Athlete Triad......Page 109 Fibroids......Page 115 Fibromyalgia......Page 121 Incontinence......Page 127 Infections......Page 134 Infertility......Page 147 Menopause......Page 156 Menorrhagia......Page 166 Osteoporosis......Page 170 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease......Page 177 Perimenopause......Page 181 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome......Page 185 Pregnancy......Page 189 Pregnancy—Labor and Delivery......Page 210 Pregnancy—Postpartum......Page 213 Premature Ovarian Failure......Page 220 Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)......Page 228 Reproductive Tract Malignancies......Page 234 Vulvodynia......Page 249 Appendix......Page 252 Bibliography......Page 258 Index......Page 286 "This practical reference guide covers all aspects of women's health issues, enabling you to quickly and effectively identify and treat virtually all conditions in any practice setting. Featuring an ideal level of coverage for busy health professionals, Mosby's Guide to Women's Health equips you with user-friendly protocols to help you recognize and treat a wide range of conditions using either traditional or alternative medicine options."--BOOK JACKET