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Encyclopedia of Women's Health and Wellness
Encyclopedia of Women's Health and Wellness Author:Acog For half a century, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has been the premier source of quality health care information for women of all ages. ACOG's exhaustive wealth of knowledge is compiled and expanded in the Encyclopedia of Women's Health and Wellnessthe complete source of women's health care. Features includ... more »e informative illustrations, checklists, questionnaires, glossary of terms, and four easy-to-read sections to help women address the range of health care issues and decisions they may face in their lifetime: 1. Women's Bodieshelps women understand how their bodies work at different stages of their lives. Knowing how their bodies work will help women care for themselves by keeping them aware of what is normal and abnormal. 2. Women's Wellnesshighlights the importance of a healthy lifestyle, routine health care, and preventive health behaviors, including routine exams and screening; eating a well-balanced diet; and getting regular exercise. 3. Women's Healthkeeps women informed of certain conditions and diseases that may affect a woman's health and the kind of care a woman can expect to receive when diagnosed with these conditions. Topics range from ablation to the intrauterine device to vulvodynia. 4. Resourcesoffers women additional ways to find good and accurate information to assist them in making informed decisions about their health care, including web sites, associations, and hotlines.« less