Synopses & Reviews
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
Review
For anyone who has a burning health query, The Harvard Guide to Women's Healthis, quite simply, the book buy of the decade. It looks like a heavyweight, medical-school textbook, but it's actually an easy-to-follow, Q &A health manual that covers everything from alcohol abuse and breast care to cosmetic surgery and depression. It's the next best thing to having your own at-home GP. -- Women's Health Supplement, New York Times
Review
From A to Z, [The Harvard Guide to Women's Heath] skillfully traverses topics from abdominal pain, through cytolytic vaginitis, interstitial cystitis, onward to occupational hazards, and, ultimately, zinc...In both the book and on the CD-ROM, finding information is easy...One patient commented, 'In my house this book would be brought out a lot--for myself, when talking to my sisters, mother or close friends. It's practically a coffee-table book.' -- Chicago Tribune
Review
The New Harvard Guide to Women's Healthcombines the 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. This A to Z reference book contains complete information on women's health concerns from physical to behavioral issues. Featuring over 300 entries, with helpful charts, illustrations, cross references to other sections, and a comprehensive Index at the back of the book, the subjects cover everything from common ailments and diseases to new and broader categories, such as body image, cosmetic surgery, domestic abuse and patients' rights. -- BookPage
Review
More detailed and in-depth than most books in the field, with more than 300 A-Z entries on diseases, domestic violence and eating disorders. -- Daniel Kennefick, Einstein Papers Project, California Institute of Technology
Review
Almost anything you need to know about women's health--from breast-feeding to wrinkles--can be found in The Harvard Guide to Women's Health. This encyclopedic guide covers women's health concerns at every stage of life and is a superb resource for those who want to be active in their own health care. -- Cosmopolitan
Review
A remarkably navigable virtual encyclopedia...The guide is more than a laundry list of diseases. It covers a host of psychosocial issues, from rape and domestic violence to sexual harassment and sexual preference...A good gauge of any medical book purporting to be the definitive one for women is how well it covers gender issues in heart disease, a field that has historically neglected women. Here the guide gets high marks. -- Living Fit
Review
An invaluable guide for every stage of a woman's life. -- Charlea, T. Maisson, MD - JAMA
Review
The New Harvard Guide to Women's Healthis your everything-from-A-to-Z resource when you need to address a health concern. -- Aline McKenzie - Dallas Morning News
Review
'Comprehensive' is definitely the first word that comes to mind to describe The New Harvard Guide to Women's Health. This hefty volume, an updated version of the first guide, published in 1996, covers almost every imaginable women's health concern, from face-lifts to fibromyalgia. Incorporating new findings from the Women's Health Initiative, the authors (two Harvard doctors and a medical writer) delve into such hot topics as estrogen replacement therapy and perimenopause. The text is detailed, but presented in a way that's understandable for the lay reader. Helpful charts and illustrations explain anatomical references. Appropriate for readers of any age, The New Harvard Guide to Women's Healthcan help ensure that women are informed partners in their own medical care. -- Complete Woman
Review
An indispensable guide to nearly every female health concern. -- New Living
Synopsis
This exhaustive resource offers information on everything from adolescent acne to menopause in the belief that better-informed women can have better partnerships with their physicians.
About the Author
Dr. Karen J. Carlsonis a pioneer in the field of primary care for women. More than fifteen years ago she founded <>Women's Health Associatesat <>Massachusetts General Hospitaland is currently Director of this innovative center, whichhas been widely emulated in other medical centers throughout the country.Dr. Carlson is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Deputy Director of the<>Center of Excellence in Women's Health at Harvard Medical School. Her research and academic publications focus on hysterectomy, ovarian cancer screening, and communication between doctors and patients. She lectures frequently to thousands of physicians in continuing education courses at Harvard and other major medical schools.Dr. Stephanie A. Eisenstatis an internist with Women's Health Associates at <>Massachusetts General Hospitaland Assistant Professor of Medicine and Scholar at <>The Academy, Harvard Medical School. She directs a course for physicians in training, Trauma and Injury Control, and is co-editor with Dr. Carlson of Primary Care of Women, one of the first medical textbooks devoted to the emerging specialty of women's primary care.Terra Ziporyn, Ph.D.is a historian of science and medicine, a medical journalist, and a former associate editor of the Journal of the American Medical Association. The author of numerous books, including Nameless Diseases, she has written widely about topics in women's health, including heart disease, behavioral health, autoimmune disorders, and alternative medicine.
Table of Contents
Preface
Abdominal Pain
Abortion
Acne
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Adenomyosis
Adhesions
Airbags
Alcohol
Alpha-Fetoprotein Screening
Alternative Therapies
Alzheimer's Disease
Amenorrhea
Amniocentesis
Anemia
Anesthesia
Angina Pectoris
Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
Antianxiety Drugs
Antibiotics
Antidepressants
Antiinflammatory Drugs
Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome
Anxiety Disorders
Aortic Stenosis
Arrhythmia
Arthritis
Arthroplasty
Artificial Sweeteners
Asthma
Autoimmune Disorders
Back Pain
Bacterial Vaginosis
Biopsy
Birth Control
Blood Tests
Body Image
Body Odors
Bowel Disorders
Breast Cancer
Breast Implants and Enlargement
Breast Lumps (Benign)
Breast Pain
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Breast Self-Examination
Breastfeeding
Breathing Disorders
Calcium
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cataracts
Cervical Cancer and Dysplasia
Cesarean Section
Chancroid
Chemotherapy
Chest Pain
Childbirth
Chlamydia
Cholesterol
Chorionic Villi Sampling
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Circulatory Disorders
Coffee
Colds
Colon and Rectal Cancer
Colostomy
Colposcopy
Computerized Axial Tomography CT Scans
Condoms
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
Contact Lenses
Coronary Artery Disease
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic Safety
Cosmetic Surgery
Cryosurgery
Cushing Syndrome
Cystocele, Urethrocele, and Rectocele
Dentures, Bridges, and Implants
Depression
Dermabrasion and Chemical Peels
Diabetes
Diaphragms, Cervical Caps, and Sponges
Diethylstilbestrol (DES)
Dieting
Dilatation and Curettage
Disabilities
Dissociative Identify Disorder
Diuretics
Diverticular Disease
Domestic Abuse
Douching
Dry Eye
Eclampsia
Ectopic Pregnancy
Edema
Electrocautery
Electrosurgical Loop Excision
Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial Hyperplasia
Endometriosis
Epilepsy
Estrogen
Estrogen Replacement Therapy
Exercise
Eye Care
Eyelid Surgery
Face Lifts
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Foot Care
Galactorrhea
Gallstones
Genetic Counseling
Genital Warts
Glaucoma
Goiters and Thyroid Nodules
Gonorrhea
Gum Disease
Hair Care
Hair Dyes
Hair Loss
Hair Removal
Hay Fever and Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
Headaches
Heart Disease
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Herpes
High Blood Pressure
Hirsutism
Hormonal Contraception
Hyperandrogenism
Hyperprolactinemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Hysterectomy
Hysteroscopy
Immunizations
Incontinence
Infertility
Infrequent Periods
Insomnia
Interstitial Cystitis
Intrauterine Devices
Iron
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Kegel Exercises
Keloid Scarring
Kidney Disorders
Knee Pain
Laparoscopy
Laparotomy
Laser Surgery
Laxatives
Lipectomy and Liposuction
Liver Spots
Lubricants
Lumpectomy
Lung Cancer
Lupus
Lyme Disaese
Lymphedema
Macular Degeneration
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Mammography
Manic-Depressive Disorder
Mastectomy
Mastitis
Melanoma
Menarche
Menopause
Menorrhagia
Menstrual Cramps
Menstrual Cycle
Menstrual Cycle Disorders
Midwifery
Miscarriage
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Molar Pregnancy
Moles
Mononucleosis
Morning Sickness
Multiple Sclerosis
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Myasthenia Gravis
Myomectomy
Nail Care
Natural Birth Control Methods
Nearsightedness and Farsightedness
Nonsurgical Abortion
Nutrition
Obesity
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Occupational Hazards
Oral Contraceptives
Orthodontia
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Otoplasty
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Cysts
Ovary Removal
Pain Management
Pain during Sexual Intercourse
Panic Disorder
Pap Test
Patients' Rights
Pelvic Examinations
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pelvic Pain
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Perimenopause
Personality Disorders
Pesticides and Organic Foods
Phobias
Physical Examinations
Platelet Disorders
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis
Polyps
Postpartum Issues
Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Preconception Counseling
Preeclampsia
Pregnancy
Pregnancy over Age 35
Pregnancy Testing
Premenstrual Syndrome
Prenatal Care
Prenatal Genetic Counseling
Prolapsed Uterus
Psychosomatic Disorders
Psychotherapy
Pubic Lice
Radiation Therapy
Raynaud's Phenomenon
Retinal Detachment
Retroverted Uterus
Rh Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rhinoplasty
Rosacea
Rubella
Safer Sex
Salpingectomy
Scabies
Schizophrenia
Scleroderma
Sclerotherapy
Scoliosis
Screening
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Sexual Abuse and Incest
Sexual Assault
Sexual Dysfunction
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Orientation
Sexual Response
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Shingles
Sjoegren Syndrome
Skin Care and Cosmetics
Skin Disorders
Sleep Disorders
Smoking
Social Anxiety Disorder
Spermicides
Sports Injuries
Stress
Stretchmarks
Stroke
Substance Abuse
Syphilis
Temporal Arteritis
Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome
Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Testicular Feminization Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disorders
Toxic Shock Syndrome
Toxoplasmosis
Trichomonas
Tubal Ligation
Turner Syndrome
Ultrasound
Umbilical Hernia
Urethral Syndrome
Urinary Tract Infections
Urine Tests
Uterine Fibroids
Vacuum Aspiration
Vaginal Atrophy
Vaginal Bleeding (Abnormal)
Vaginal Bleeding during Pregnancy
Vaginitis
Varicose Veins
Vitamins and Minerals
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvar Cysts
Vulvar Disorders
Vulvar Pain
Vulvitis
Weight Tables
Wrinkles
Yeast Infections
Zinc
For Further Information
Acknowledgments
Illustration Credits
Index