The New Harvard Guide to Women’s Health
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The New Harvard Guide to Women’s Health

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The New Harvard Guide to Women’s Health

About this book

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

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Information

Publisher
Belknap Press
Year
2004
Print ISBN
9780674013438
9780674012820
eBook ISBN
9780674253247
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
General Health

Index

Boldface type indicates a major discussion or illustration. Cross-references refer to other index entries.
abdomen, 1. See also abdominal pain; pelvic pain
abdominal pain, 1–6, 438; acute pelvic pain and, 452–453; intense, deepseated, 3; lasting more than an hour, 1; left upper quadrant, 4–5, 392; lower abdomen, 1–2, 208, 213, 319, 451–452; midline, 4–5; during pregnancy, 483; pulsating sensation, 2; right upper quadrant, 2–4, 140, 253, 467; sharp, one-sided, 213; sudden, severe, 1, 2. See also afterpains; aortic aneurysm; appendicitis; bowel disorders; cesarean section; chest pain; colorectal cancer; constipation; diverticular disease; ectopic pregnancy; gallbladder disease; gallstones; gastritis; heartburn; hepatitis; irritable bowel syndrome; kidney disorders; lactose intolerance; liver disease; ovarian cysts; pancreatic disorders; pelvic pain; peptic ulcer disease; pleurisy; pneumonia; rib cage pain; shingles; spleen; stomach cancer
abdominal recontouring (“tummy tuck”), 112, 334–335, 336. See also lipectomy
abdominoplasty. See abdominal recontouring
abortion, 6–12; aftercare, 10–11; decisions about, 6, 8; douching after, 211; emotions and, 8–9, 11; in first trimester, 6–8, 489, 501; as form of contraception, 6, 402; genetic screening tests and, 486; incomplete, 6, 12, 387; IUD and, 82; missed, 387–388, 490, 611; nonsurgical, 7–8, 406–408; PID and, 451; pregnancy testing after, 490; providers for, 408; Rh disease and, 515; rubella and, 520–521; in second trimester, 8–10; septic, 318, 319; urgent symptoms following, 12; vacuum aspiration and, 606. See also dilatation and curettage; dilatation and evacuation; labor induction; menstrual extraction; miscarriage; morning-after pill; nonsurgical abortion; vacuum aspiration
abortion pill. See RU-486
abrasives, for hair removal, 260
abscesses, 402; breast, 108, 110, 371; chancroid and, 132; ...

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Preface
  6. Contents
  7. Abdominal Pain
  8. Abortion
  9. Acne
  10. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
  11. Adenomyosis
  12. Adhesions
  13. Airbags
  14. Alcohol
  15. Alpha-Fetoprotein Screening
  16. Alternative Therapies
  17. Alzheimer’s Disease
  18. Amenorrhea
  19. Amniocentesis
  20. Anemia
  21. Anesthesia
  22. Angina Pectoris
  23. Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
  24. Antianxiety Drugs
  25. Antibiotics
  26. Antidepressants
  27. Antiinflammatory Drugs
  28. Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome
  29. Anxiety Disorders
  30. Aortic Stenosis
  31. Arrhythmia
  32. Arthritis
  33. Arthroplasty
  34. Artificial Sweeteners
  35. Asthma
  36. Autoimmune Disorders
  37. Back Pain
  38. Bacterial Vaginosis
  39. Biopsy
  40. Birth Control
  41. Blood Tests
  42. Body Image
  43. Body Odors
  44. Bowel Disorders
  45. Breast Cancer
  46. Breast Implants and Enlargement
  47. Breast Lumps (Benign)
  48. Breast Pain
  49. Breast Reconstruction
  50. Breast Reduction
  51. Breast Self-Examination
  52. Breastfeeding
  53. Breathing Disorders
  54. Calcium
  55. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  56. Cataracts
  57. Cervical Cancer and Dysplasia
  58. Cesarean Section
  59. Chancroid
  60. Chemotherapy
  61. Chest Pain
  62. Childbirth
  63. Chlamydia
  64. Cholesterol
  65. Chorionic Villi Sampling
  66. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  67. Circulatory Disorders
  68. Coffee
  69. Colds
  70. Colon and Rectal Cancer
  71. Colostomy
  72. Colposcopy
  73. Computerized Axial Tomography CT Scans
  74. Condoms
  75. Congestive Heart Failure
  76. Constipation
  77. Contact Lenses
  78. Coronary Artery Disease
  79. Cosmetic Dentistry
  80. Cosmetic Safety
  81. Cosmetic Surgery
  82. Cryosurgery
  83. Cushing Syndrome
  84. Cystocele, Urethrocele, and Rectocele
  85. Dentures, Bridges, and Implants
  86. Depression
  87. Dermabrasion and Chemical Peels
  88. Diabetes
  89. Diaphragms, Cervical Caps, and Sponges
  90. Diethylstilbestrol (DES)
  91. Dieting
  92. Dilatation and Curettage
  93. Disabilities
  94. Dissociative Identify Disorder
  95. Diuretics
  96. Diverticular Disease
  97. Domestic Abuse
  98. Douching
  99. Dry Eye
  100. Eclampsia
  101. Ectopic Pregnancy
  102. Edema
  103. Electrocautery
  104. Electrosurgical Loop Excision
  105. Endometrial Cancer
  106. Endometrial Hyperplasia
  107. Endometriosis
  108. Epilepsy
  109. Estrogen
  110. Estrogen Replacement Therapy
  111. Exercise
  112. Eye Care
  113. Eyelid Surgery
  114. Face Lifts
  115. Fallopian Tube Cancer
  116. Fatigue
  117. Fibromyalgia
  118. Foot Care
  119. Galactorrhea
  120. Gallstones
  121. Genetic Counseling
  122. Genital Warts
  123. Glaucoma
  124. Goiters and Thyroid Nodules
  125. Gonorrhea
  126. Gum Disease
  127. Hair Care
  128. Hair Dyes
  129. Hair Loss
  130. Hair Removal
  131. Hay Fever and Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
  132. Headaches
  133. Heart Disease
  134. Heartburn
  135. Hemorrhoids
  136. Hepatitis
  137. Herpes
  138. High Blood Pressure
  139. Hirsutism
  140. Hormonal Contraception
  141. Hyperandrogenism
  142. Hyperprolactinemia
  143. Hyperthyroidism
  144. Hypoglycemia
  145. Hypothyroidism
  146. Hysterectomy
  147. Hysteroscopy
  148. Immunizations
  149. Incontinence
  150. Infertility
  151. Infrequent Periods
  152. Insomnia
  153. Interstitial Cystitis
  154. Intrauterine Devices
  155. Iron
  156. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  157. Kegel Exercises
  158. Keloid Scarring
  159. Kidney Disorders
  160. Knee Pain
  161. Laparoscopy
  162. Laparotomy
  163. Laser Surgery
  164. Laxatives
  165. Lipectomy and Liposuction
  166. Liver Spots
  167. Lubricants
  168. Lumpectomy
  169. Lung Cancer
  170. Lupus
  171. Lyme Disease
  172. Lymphedema
  173. Macular Degeneration
  174. Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  175. Mammography
  176. Manic-Depressive Disorder
  177. Mastectomy
  178. Mastitis
  179. Melanoma
  180. Menarche
  181. Menopause
  182. Menorrhagia
  183. Menstrual Cramps
  184. Menstrual Cycle
  185. Menstrual Cycle Disorders
  186. Midwifery
  187. Miscarriage
  188. Mitral Valve Prolapse
  189. Molar Pregnancy
  190. Moles
  191. Mononucleosis
  192. Morning Sickness
  193. Multiple Sclerosis
  194. Musculoskeletal Disorders
  195. Myasthenia Gravis
  196. Myomectomy
  197. Nail Care
  198. Natural Birth Control Methods
  199. Nearsightedness and Farsightedness
  200. Nonsurgical Abortion
  201. Nutrition
  202. Obesity
  203. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  204. Occupational Hazards
  205. Oral Contraceptives
  206. Orthodontia
  207. Osteoarthritis
  208. Osteoporosis
  209. Otoplasty
  210. Ovarian Cancer
  211. Ovarian Cysts
  212. Ovary Removal
  213. Pain Management
  214. Pain during Sexual Intercourse
  215. Panic Disorder
  216. Pap Test
  217. Patients’ Rights
  218. Pelvic Examinations
  219. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
  220. Pelvic Pain
  221. Peptic Ulcer Disease
  222. Perimenopause
  223. Personality Disorders
  224. Pesticides and Organic Foods
  225. Phobias
  226. Physical Examinations
  227. Platelet Disorders
  228. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
  229. Polymyalgia Rheumatica
  230. Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis
  231. Polyps
  232. Postpartum Issues
  233. Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders
  234. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  235. Preconception Counseling
  236. Preeclampsia
  237. Pregnancy
  238. Pregnancy over Age 35
  239. Pregnancy Testing
  240. Premenstrual Syndrome
  241. Prenatal Care
  242. Prenatal Genetic Counseling
  243. Prolapsed Uterus
  244. Psychosomatic Disorders
  245. Psychotherapy
  246. Pubic Lice
  247. Radiation Therapy
  248. Raynaud’s Phenomenon
  249. Retinal Detachment
  250. Retroverted Uterus
  251. Rh Disease
  252. Rheumatoid Arthritis
  253. Rhinoplasty
  254. Rosacea
  255. Rubella
  256. Safer Sex
  257. Salpingectomy
  258. Scabies
  259. Schizophrenia
  260. Scleroderma
  261. Sclerotherapy
  262. Scoliosis
  263. Screening
  264. Seasonal Affective Disorder
  265. Sexual Abuse and Incest
  266. Sexual Assault
  267. Sexual Dysfunction
  268. Sexual Harassment
  269. Sexual Orientation
  270. Sexual Response
  271. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  272. Shingles
  273. Sjögren Syndrome
  274. Skin Care and Cosmetics
  275. Skin Disorders
  276. Sleep Disorders
  277. Smoking
  278. Social Anxiety Disorder
  279. Spermicides
  280. Sports Injuries
  281. Stress
  282. Stretchmarks
  283. Stroke
  284. Substance Abuse
  285. Syphilis
  286. Temporal Arteritis
  287. Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome
  288. Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
  289. Testicular Feminization Syndrome
  290. Thyroid Cancer
  291. Thyroid Disorders
  292. Toxic Shock Syndrome
  293. Toxoplasmosis
  294. Trichomonas
  295. Tubal Ligation
  296. Turner Syndrome
  297. Ultrasound
  298. Umbilical Hernia
  299. Urethral Syndrome
  300. Urinary Tract Infections
  301. Urine Tests
  302. Uterine Fibroids
  303. Vacuum Aspiration
  304. Vaginal Atrophy
  305. Vaginal Bleeding (Abnormal)
  306. Vaginal Bleeding during Pregnancy
  307. Vaginitis
  308. Varicose Veins
  309. Vitamins and Minerals
  310. Vulvar Cancer
  311. Vulvar Cysts
  312. Vulvar Disorders
  313. Vulvar Pain
  314. Vulvitis
  315. Weight Tables
  316. Wrinkles
  317. Yeast Infections
  318. Zinc
  319. For Further Information
  320. Acknowledgments
  321. Illustration Credits
  322. Index

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