Women, hormones, and the menstrual cycle : herbal and medical solutions from adolescence to menopause

This book by an Australian midwife/naturopath on menstrual problems and their treatment proves to be a winner by offering the best of Western medicine combined with natural therapies. This very balanced work includes detailed explanations of how hormones function and what causes things to go wrong. Trickey discusses nutrition, herbs, drugs, and surgery as possible solutions to such gynecological problems as premenstrual syndrome, endometriosis, and ovarian cysts while explaining the historical use of treatments. Those working with adolescents will find value in the chapter on menarche, and older women will find insight in Trickeys discussion of chemical, surgical, and natural treatments for menopausal symptoms. Technical yet understandable, the book is very clear on what can and cannot be treated with natural therapies. Be aware that the spellings, statistics, and measurements are Australian. Recommended for public and academic libraries. Elizabeth A. Williams, Houston Acad. of Medicine-Texas Medical Ctr. Lib. This is a fully revised and updated edition of an indispensable guide for patients as well as for natural therapists and doctors working in the area of women's health. It provides comprehensive and practical explanations of menstrual complaints from adolescence through menopause. Common ailments such as premenstrual syndrome (PMS), period pain, and menopausal symptoms are addressed, including all the latest information on hormone replacement therapy. Complex disorders such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and the many causes of amenorrhea are also discussed. Wide-ranging treatment options are explained, including specific drugs and surgical procedures used in orthodox medicines, as well as natural therapies and self-help suggestions. Where possible, the focus is on natural remedies, from simple lifestyle changes to complex herbal prescriptions. This carefully researched book helps women participate in their own health care and equips them with relevant questions for doctors and natural therapists alike. A guide for patients as well as for natural therapists and doctors working in the area of women's health. This work provides comprehensive and practical explanations of menstrual complaints from adolescence through menopause. It addresses common ailments such as pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), period pain, and menopausal symptoms. This revised second edition gives a comprehensive and practical explanation of menstrual problems and their treatment, from adolescence to menopause. Trickey gives a range of options for each complaint, including orthodox medicines, surgery and natural therapies