WOMEN’S HEALTH GUIDE

This 132-page guide covers all the major health issues which face a woman through her life. Topics include contraception, common female complaints such as cystitis, fibroids, PMS and thrush, antenatal testing, pregnancy, infertility, cancer and the menopause. It is an essential read for any woman looking for an alternative view of her health and well-being

CONTENTS

CONTRACEPTION

• The Pill
• Norplant
• DMPA Natural prevention
• Sterilization

FEMALE COMPLAINTS

• Cystitis
• Fibroids
• Endometriosis Premenstrual syndrome
• D & C Thrush
• Trancervical resection
• Hysterectomy

ANTENATAL

• Prenatal checks
• Ultrasound Legal rights for the unborn

PREGNANCY

• Cesarean
• Home delivery
• Drugs during birth Post natal depression
• The older mother

INFERTILITY

• Dangers of infertility treatments
• Fertility drugs: The cancer risks
• Alternatives to assisted conception

CANCER

• Breast cancer
• Mammograms
• Progesterone Ovarian cancer
• Cervical cancer Smear tests

MENOPAUSE

• HRT: The myths exploded
• Dangers of HRT Alternatives
• How to prevent osteoporosis
• Progesterone