Author Description
Written in clear, easily understandable language, and illustrated with many diagrams and photographs, this guide offers health advice for women of all ages. It provides valuable information about diet, hygiene, sex, childbearing, physical fitness, drug treatments, contraception, cancer, and much more. The book offers practical and sympathetic advice and is arranged alphabetically for quick and easy reference. This second edition is fully updated, with new information on AIDS, premenstrual syndrome, in vitro fertilization, cervical smears, and hormone replacement. Women of all ages will find instant access to the vital facts they need to know about themselves.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book serves as a comprehensive medical reference guide designed to provide women with accessible, accurate information regarding their physical health and well-being. Author Derek Llewellyn-Jones, a specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology, utilizes his clinical background to translate complex medical concepts into clear, practical advice. The text is structured as an alphabetical compendium to ensure that readers can quickly locate specific information on a wide range of health topics.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed entries on reproductive health, including contraception, infertility, and childbearing.
- Explanations of common medical conditions, drug treatments, and diagnostic investigations.
- Guidance on lifestyle factors such as diet, physical fitness, and hygiene.
- Visual aids including diagrams and photographs to clarify anatomical and medical concepts.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide personalized medical diagnosis or replace professional consultation with a physician.
- The information reflects medical standards current to the second edition and may not include recent advancements in medical technology or pharmacology.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals and reviewers have consistently praised the text for its sensible, authoritative, and compassionate approach to sensitive health topics. It is widely regarded as a reliable, foundational resource for patients seeking straightforward explanations of female anatomy and health concerns.
Page Count:
272
Publication Date:
1990-12-13
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192861123
ISBN-13:
9780192861122
Health
Non-Fiction
Medicine
Womens Health
Women
Reference
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