First book in a comprehensive health series by this popular media
doctor. This book covers key areas of women's health, notably breast and
reproductive health, from the fertile years through to menopause. In
addition to the normal menstrual cycle, it also looks at medical
problems specific to women. Topics include: breast cancer - screening,
diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, genetics benign breast disease - benign
lumps, breast pain, infections menstrual problems - menorrhagia (heavy
periods), dysmenorrhoea (painful periods), irregular periods
premenstrual syndrome - why it occurs, treatment menopause - common and
less well recognized symptoms; HRT and non-hormonal alternatives
cystitis chronic pelvic pain cervical screening and cervical cancer,
including vaccination and controversies (supposed adverse effects etc)
cervical cancer, cervical polyps and erosions endometriosis and
endometrial cancer ovarian cancer and benign ovarian disease sexual
health.