Dr Dawn's Guide to Women's Health

Author: Dawn Harper
Publisher: SPCK Publishing
Category: Health Books, Women's Health
Book Format: Paperback

Written by popular media doctor, Dawn Harper, 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.

About Dawn Harper
Dr Dawn Harper is a media doctor on Channel 4's Embarrassing Bodies programme, and a resident doctor on ITV's This Morning. Dr Harper trained at Charing Cross & Westminster Medical School in London and worked in hospital specialities for several years. As a part-time GP in Gloucestershire, she has a particular interest in women's health, preventative medicine and weight management.

(BK-9781847093547)

SKU BK-9781847093547
Barcode # 9781847093547
Brand SPCK Publishing
Artist / Author Dawn Harper
Shipping Weight 0.1400kg
Shipping Width 0.138m
Shipping Height 0.080m
Shipping Length 0.218m
Assembled Length 21.800m
Assembled Height 80.000m
Assembled Width 13.800m
Type Paperback

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