Women's sexual health

• Other Authors: Andrews, Gilly (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Edinburgh Bailliere Tindall 2001
• Edition: SECOND EDITION
• Subjects: Women's Health; Family Planning Services; Sexuality
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 Sexual health encompasses a broad range of interlinked mental, physical and emotional issues, reflecting how well-being, illness or a particular problem can influence a woman's sexuality and affect not only her but also her family, relationships, work and her own hopes and fears. Th second edition of this successful book draws on a wealth of research and contributors' professional experience to provide a fully up-to-date and comprehensive textbook of women's sexual health. Women's Sexual Health is a comprehensive reference and text book that holistically covers the full range of women's health issues from the young adolescent woman through to the post menopausal woman. This book gives a holistic and balanced view of women's sexual well-being and of the inseparability of physical and mental health. Section 1: WOMEN TODAY sensitively explores sexuality and personal issues from women at different stages throughout their lives, and how these areas may be influenced by culture, ethnicity, the environment, sexual orientation and lifestyle. Section 2: FERTILITY covers childbearing issues including sexuality during pregnancy, contraception, unplanned pregnancy and the management of subfertility. Section 3: WOMEN'S HEALTH ISSUES, concentrates on specific women's health problems, and addresses breast screening and cervical screening. This section also includes chapters on the menopause, PMS, sexual health, continence issues, gynaecological problems and the care and practical treatment women need when ill or requiring surgery