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Synopsis
The second edition of this successful book draws on a wealth of research and professional experience to provide a fully up-to-date, comprehensive exploration of womens sexual health issues, from adolescence through post-menopause. Holistic, balanced chapters focus on the interconnectedness of women's sexual well-being and their physical, mental, and emotional health. The first section, Women Today, investigates sexuality and personal issues of women at different life stages, and how these issues can be influenced by culture, ethnicity, the environment, sexual orientation, and lifestyle. Section two, Fertility, discusses sexuality during pregnancy, contraception, unplanned pregnancy, and the management of subfertility. Section three, Womens Health Issues, concentrates on specific womens health problems and addresses topics such as breast and cervical screenings. This section also includes chapters on menopause, PMS, sexual health, continence, gynecological problems, and general health care considerations.
