The A-Z of Women's Health (Oxford Paperback Reference Series) [Paperback]

Derek Llewellyn-Jones (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 13, 1990 | ISBN-10: 0192861123 | ISBN-13: 978-0192861122 | Edition: 2

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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From reviews of the first edition: "Sensible and authoritative." --Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

"His understanding and compassion are as evident as his sense and expertise." --Times Educational Supplement

"A very useful and serious book, which can be recommended to female patients. . . .Llewellyn-Jones employs a very straightforward and considerate attitude toward all topics. . . .Many excellent diagrams help to make the information clearer, especially where the anatomy is being explained." --Family Practice

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 2 edition (December 13, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0192861123
• ISBN-13: 978-0192861122
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,830,271 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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