The New Harvard Guide to Women's Health

by Carlson, Karen J.

• ISBN13: 9780674012820
• ISBN10: 0674012828
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-04-01
• Publisher: HARVARD UNIVERSITY PRESS

Summary

With the publication in 1996 of The Harvard Guide to Women's Health, women seeking answers to questions about their health had access to the combined expertise of physicians from three of the world's most prestigious medical institutions: Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Brigham and Women's Hospital. With complete information on women's health concerns, physical and behavioral, this A to Z reference quickly became a definitive resource, praised especially for its coverage of topics not previously considered under the umbrella of women's health. The New Harvard Guide to Women's Health reunites the authors to bring a valued health reference up to date for a new generation--and for those women who have come to rely on the Harvard Guide and are now wondering what to do about their health as they enter a new stage of life, asking questions like the following: I've been on hormone replacement therapy. Should I stop? How? Could this rash be lupus? I've been on the Pill. What is my risk for stroke? Fat is bad, fat is good: What should I believe? And what's left to eat? When does ordinary worry become chronic anxiety? What screening tests do I need now? In addition to revised recommendations reflecting the current medical thinking on menopause and hormone replacement therapy, the New Harvard Guide includes updated recommendations about cardiac health and heart disease--the #1 killer of women in the United States entries reflecting recent advances in the understanding and treatment of autoimmune diseases better coverage of health concerns throughout a woman's life span, from her first period to menopause and beyond, with a new entry on perimenopause expanded nutritional recommendations, including a unique chart of the U.S. government's Daily Reference Intakes for micronutrients, broken down for teens and women whose needs may differ because they are pregnant, breastfeeding, or postmenopausal updated information on over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs, procedures, screenings, and diagnostic tests

Table of Contents

Abdominal Pain	1	(5)
Abortion	6	(6)
Acne	12	(3)
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)	15	(3)
Adenomyosis	18	(1)
Adhesions	18	(1)
Airbags	19	(1)
Alcohol	20	(3)
Alpha-Fetoprotein Screening	23	(1)
Alternative Therapies	24	(5)
Alzheimer's Disease	29	(4)
Amenorrhea	33	(1)
Amniocentesis	34	(1)
Anemia	35	(2)
Anesthesia	37	(3)
Angina Pectoris	40	(3)
Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa	43	(3)
Antianxiety Drugs	46	(1)
Antibiotics	47	(2)
Antidepressants	49	(1)
Antiinflammatory Drugs	50	(2)
Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome	52	(2)
Anxiety Disorders	54	(2)
Aortic Stenosis	56	(1)
Arrhythmia	57	(2)
Arthritis	59	(2)
Arthroplasty	61	(1)
Artificial Sweeteners	62	(1)
Asthma	63	(4)
Autoimmune Disorders	67	(3)
Back Pain	70	(4)
Bacterial Vaginosis	74	(1)
Biopsy	75	(3)
Birth Control	78	(6)
Blood Tests	84	(2)
Body Image	86	(3)
Body Odors	89	(1)
Bowel Disorders	90	(4)
Breast Cancer	94	(11)
Breast Implants and Enlargement	105	(3)
Breast Lumps (Benign)	108	(2)
Breast Pain	110	(1)
Breast Reconstruction	111	(3)
Breast Reduction	114	(1)
Breast Self-Examination	115	(2)
Breastfeeding	117	(2)
Breathing Disorders	119	(3)
Calcium	122	(1)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome	123	(2)
Cataracts	125	(1)
Cervical Cancer and Dysplasia	126	(4)
Cesarean Section	130	(2)
Chancroid	132	(1)
Chemotherapy	132	(1)
Chest Pain	133	(4)
Childbirth	137	(2)
Chlamydia	139	(2)
Cholesterol	141	(4)
Chorionic Villi Sampling	145	(1)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome	146	(2)
Circulatory Disorders	148	(3)
Coffee	151	(2)
Colds	153	(2)
Colon and Rectal Cancer	155	(3)
Colostomy	158	(1)
Colposcopy	159	(1)
Computerized Axial Tomography CT Scans	159	(1)
Condoms	160	(1)
Congestive Heart Failure	161	(2)
Constipation	163	(1)
Contact Lenses	164	(2)
Coronary Artery Disease	166	(9)
Cosmetic Dentistry	175	(3)
Cosmetic Safety	178	(1)
Cosmetic Surgery	179	(2)
Cryosurgery	181	(1)
Cushing Syndrome	181	(1)
Cystocele, Urethrocele, and Rectocele	182	(1)
Dentures, Bridges, and Implants	183	(3)
Depression	186	(3)
Dermabrasion and Chemical Peels	189	(1)
Diabetes	190	(4)
Diaphragms, Cervical Caps, and Sponges	194	(3)
Diethylstilbestrol (DES)	197	(2)
Dieting	199	(3)
Dilatation and Curettage	202	(1)
Disabilities	202	(4)
Dissociative Identify Disorder	206	(1)
Diuretics	207	(1)
Diverticular Disease	207	(1)
Domestic Abuse	208	(2)
Douching	210	(1)
Dry Eye	211	(1)
Eclampsia	212	(1)
Ectopic Pregnancy	212	(2)
Edema	214	(1)
Electrocautery	214	(1)
Electrosurgical Loop Excision	215	(1)
Endometrial Cancer	215	(2)
Endometrial Hyperplasia	217	(1)
Endometriosis	218	(3)
Epilepsy	221	(3)
Estrogen	224	(1)
Estrogen Replacement Therapy	224	(4)
Exercise	228	(5)
Eye Care	233	(2)
Eyelid Surgery	235	(1)
Face Lifts	235	(1)
Fallopian Tube Cancer	236	(1)
Fatigue	237	(1)
Fibromyalgia	237	(1)
Foot Care	238	(4)
Galactorrhea	242	(1)
Gallstones	243	(3)
Genetic Counseling	246	(1)
Genital Warts	247	(2)
Glaucoma	249	(2)
Goiters and Thyroid Nodules	251	(1)
Gonorrhea	252	(2)
Gum Disease	254	(2)
Hair Care	256	(1)
Hair Dyes	257	(2)
Hair Loss	259	(1)
Hair Removal	260	(1)
Hay Fever and Perennial Allergic Rhinitis	261	(2)
Headaches	263	(4)
Heart Disease	267	(4)
Heartburn	271	(2)
Hemorrhoids	273	(1)
Hepatitis	274	(3)
Herpes	277	(2)
High Blood Pressure	279	(3)
Hirsutism	282	(1)
Hormonal Contraception	283	(3)
Hyperandrogenism	286	(2)
Hyperprolactinemia	288	(1)
Hyperthyroidism	289	(2)
Hypoglycemia	291	(1)
Hypothyroidism	292	(1)
Hysterectomy	293	(5)
Hysteroscopy	298	(1)
Immunizations	298	(1)
Incontinence	299	(7)
Infertility	306	(7)
Infrequent Periods	313	(1)
Insomnia	314	(2)
Interstitial Cystitis	316	(2)
Intrauterine Devices	318	(2)
Iron	320	(1)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome	321	(2)
Kegel Exercises	323	(1)
Keloid Scarring	323	(1)
Kidney Disorders	324	(5)
Knee Pain	329	(2)
Laparoscopy	331	(1)
Laparotomy	332	(1)
Laser Surgery	333	(1)
Laxatives	333	(1)
Lipectomy and Liposuction	334	(3)
Liver Sports	337	(1)
Lubricants	337	(1)
Lumpectomy	338	(1)
Lung Cancer	338	(2)
Lupus	340	(2)
Lyme Disaese	342	(16)
Lymphedema	358	(1)
Macular Degeneration	359	(2)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging	361	(1)
Mammography	361	(4)
Manic-Depressive Disorder	365	(2)
Mastectomy	367	(4)
Mastitis	371	(1)
Melanoma	371	(3)
Menarche	374	(1)
Menopause	374	(3)
Menorrhagia	377	(1)
Menstrual Cramps	378	(1)
Menstrual Cycle	379	(3)
Menstrual Cycle Disorders	382	(3)
Midwifery	385	(2)
Miscarriage	387	(1)
Mitral Valve Prolapse	388	(2)
Molar Pregnancy	390	(1)
Moles	390	(1)
Mononucleosis	391	(1)
Morning Sickness	392	(1)
Multiple Sclerosis	393	(3)
Musculoskeletal Disorders	396	(1)
Myasthenia Gravis	397	(1)
Myomectomy	398	(1)
Nail Care	399	(3)
Natural Birth Control Methods	402	(2)
Nearsightedness and Farsightedness	404	(2)
Nonsurgical Abortion	406	(2)
Nutrition	408	(4)
Obesity	412	(3)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder	415	(1)
Occupational Hazards	416	(5)
Oral Contraceptives	421	(3)
Orthodontia	424	(1)
Osteoarthritis	425	(3)
Osteoporosis	428	(7)
Otoplasty	435	(1)
Ovarian Cancer	435	(2)
Ovarian Cysts	437	(3)
Ovary Removal	440	(1)
Pain Management	441	(2)
Pain during Sexual Intercourse	443	(1)
Panic Disorder	444	(1)
Pap Test	445	(2)
Patients' Rights	447	(1)
Pelvic Examinations	448	(2)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease	450	(1)
Pelvic Pain	451	(3)
Peptic Ulcer Disease	454	(2)
Perimenopause	456	(1)
Personality Disorders	456	(3)
Pesticides and Organic Foods	459	(3)
Phobias	462	(1)
Physical Examinations	463	(3)
Platelet Disorders	466	(1)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)	467	(2)
Polymyalgia Rheumatica	469	(1)
Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis	469	(1)
Polyps	470	(1)
Postpartum Issues	471	(5)
Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders	476	(3)
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder	479	(2)
Preconception Counseling	481	(1)
Preeclampsia	482	(1)
Pregnancy	483	(3)
Pregnancy over Age 35	486	(3)
Pregnancy Testing	489	(2)
Premenstrual Syndrome	491	(3)
Prenatal Care	494	(4)
Prenatal Genetic Counseling	498	(4)
Prolapsed Uterus	502	(2)
Psychosomatic Disorders	504	(4)
Psychotherapy	508	(2)
Public Lice	510	(1)
Radiation Therapy	511	(1)
Raynaud's Phenomenon	511	(2)
Retinal Detachment	513	(1)
Retroverted Uterus	514	(1)
Rh Disease	515	(1)
Rheumatoid Arthritis	515	(3)
Rhinoplasty	518	(1)
Rosacea	519	(1)
Rubella	520	(1)
Safer Sex	521	(2)
Salpingectomy	523	(1)
Scabies	523	(1)
Schizophrenia	524	(2)
Scleroderma	526	(1)
Sclerotherapy	527	(1)
Scoliosis	528	(3)
Screening	531	(1)
Seasonal Affective Disorder	531	(3)
Sexual Abuse and Incest	534	(2)
Sexual Assault	536	(2)
Sexual Dysfunction	538	(5)
Sexual Harassment	543	(2)
Sexual Orientation	545	(2)
Sexual Response	547	(1)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases	548	(3)
Shingles	551	(1)
Sjogren Syndrome	551	(1)
Skin Care and Cosmetics	552	(4)
Skin Disorders	556	(2)
Sleep Disorders	558	(4)
Smoking	562	(4)
Social Anxiety Disorder	566	(1)
Spermicides	567	(1)
Sports Injuries	568	(4)
Stress	572	(3)
Stretchmarks	575	(1)
Stroke	576	(3)
Substance Abuse	579	(6)
Syphilis	585	(2)
Temporal Arteritis	587	(1)
Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome	588	(1)
Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis	589	(1)
Testicular Feminization Syndrome	590	(1)
Thyroid Cancer	590	(2)
Thyroid Disorders	592	(1)
Toxic Shock Syndrome	593	(1)
Toxoplasmosis	594	(1)
Trichomonas	594	(1)
Tubal Ligation	595	(3)
Turner Syndrome	598	(1)
Ultrasound	598	(1)
Umbilical Hernia	599	(1)
Urethral Syndrome	600	(1)
Urinary Tract Infections	600	(3)
Urine Tests	603	(1)
Uterine Fibroids	603	(3)
Vacuum Aspiration	606	(1)
Vaginal Atrophy	606	(1)
Vaginal Bleeding (Abnormal)	607	(3)
Vaginal Bleeding during Pregnancy	610	(1)
Vaginitis	611	(3)
Varicose Veins	614	(2)
Vitamins and Minerals	616	(1)
Vulvar Cancer	617	(1)
Vulvar Cysts	618	(2)
Vulvar Disorders	620	(1)
Vulvar Pain	621	(2)
Vulvitis	623	(2)
Weight Tables	625	(1)
Wrinkles	626	(2)
Yeast Infections	628	(1)
Zinc	629	(2)
For Further Information	631	(18)
Acknowledgments	649	(2)
Illustration Credits	651	(2)
Index	653