Dr Dawn's Guide to Women's Health

Electronic book text

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