Sexual health encompasses a broad range of interlinked mental, physical and emotional issues, reflecting how well-being, illness or a particular problem can influence a woman's sexuality and affect not only her but also her family, relationships, work and her own hopes and fears. Th second edition of this successful book draws on a wealth of research and contributors' professional experience to provide a fully up-to-date and comprehensive textbook of women's sexual health. Women's Sexual Health is a comprehensive reference ...
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Sexual health encompasses a broad range of interlinked mental, physical and emotional issues, reflecting how well-being, illness or a particular problem can influence a woman's sexuality and affect not only her but also her family, relationships, work and her own hopes and fears. Th second edition of this successful book draws on a wealth of research and contributors' professional experience to provide a fully up-to-date and comprehensive textbook of women's sexual health. Women's Sexual Health is a comprehensive reference and text book that holistically covers the full range of women's health issues from the young adolescent woman through to the post menopausal woman. This book gives a holistic and balanced view of women's sexual well-being and of the inseparability of physical and mental health. Section 1: WOMEN TODAY sensitively explores sexuality and personal issues from women at different stages throughout their lives, and how these areas may be influenced by culture, ethnicity, the environment, sexual orientation and lifestyle. Section 2: FERTILITY covers childbearing issues including sexuality during pregnancy, contraception, unplanned pregnancy and the management of subfertility. Section 3: WOMEN'S HEALTH ISSUES, concentrates on specific women's health problems, and addresses breast screening and cervical screening. This section also includes chapters on the menopause, PMS, sexual health, continence issues, gynaecological problems and the care and practical treatment women need when ill or requiring surgery. Comprehensive coverage of broad area of growing interest Practical and detailed, giving the nurse, who may already be the first person a woman would choose to talk to, confidence in her advice Written by experts in their field, drawing on a wealth of clinical experience Excitingly up-to-date on high-profile developments for management of menopause, infertility, family planning, and surgical investigations and procedures Pays greater attention than ever to key ethical and moral issues and dilemmas in which a nurse may become involved. All aspects of women's health covered - no need to buy separate text books for different subjects. Clearly divided for ease of use. Research and evidence-based text which is well referenced. Each chapter concludes with a comprehensive resource section which includes relevant web sites Colour plate section. Comprehensively illustrated with two-colour text desing. Mixture of table, grpahs, illustrations, case scenarios, black and white illustrations to break up text. Comprehensive index and glossary Updated thoroughly Considerable updating of menopause information, including new treatments. Two new chapters -ethical and moral issues -alternative and complementary therapies Additional information on -health promotion and sex education initiatives -post-traumatic stress and depression -ethical issues related to fertility problems -contraception -new treatment regimes for breast cancer -new techniques and treatment options for gynaecological investigations and surgery. More colour plates Foreword by John Studd
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1450grams, ISBN: 9780702027628.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1450grams, ISBN: 9780702027628.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1400grams, ISBN: 9780702027628.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1400grams, ISBN: 9780702027628.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1450grams, ISBN: 9780702025983.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1100grams, ISBN: 9780702018985.