This title enables women with autoimmune diseases to learn about other diseases they may be at risk for, what the symtoms are, how autoimmunity affects childbearing, menopause and later life and to find out about the latest and best treatments.
Each stage of a woman's life affects her mind and emotions. Family and work pressures, transitions from adolescence to womanhood, or motherhood to menopause, even the stresses of daily life can influence mental health. This book is the only guide a woman needs to understand the fascinating chemistry of the mind and the intricate web of influences - genetic, sexual, and social - that affect mental well-being, what happens when things go wrong, and what women can do to help maintain lifelong mental health.
The most up-to-date book on the subject gives women all the essential information on diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune medical conditions The Autoimmune Connection explains the links between autoimmune diseases and offers up-to-date information on diagnosis, treatments, and risks for women with one or more autoimmune disease, such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or Crohn's disease. You will will learn how to sort out vague and seemingly unrelated early signs and symptoms; which diagnostic tests they may need and what the results can mean; how autoimmune diseases and treatments can affect you at different stages of life; what new treatments and therapies are on the horizon; and where to find the proper specialist and how to navigate the health-care system NEW: Major breakthroughs in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid disease, diabetes, Celiac, multiple sclerosis NEW: Potential environmental triggers for autoimmunity, such as cigarette smoke, crystalline silica, asbestos, mercury, lead, viruses and other microbes, pesticides, pollutants, solvents, and petroleum byproducts NEW: Current drugs on the market and recently discovered side effects and long-term complications connected to existing drug therapies NEW: Healthcare law reform provisions and key changes to Medicare and Medicaid
Award-winning medical journalist Rita Baron-Faust demystifies the female reproductive system in this accessible resource for women of all ages. With emphasis on preventive care, Baron-Faust addresses common concerns, including fibroids, urinary tract infections, and PMS, as well as more serious health issues, including breast, ovarian, cervical, and uterine cancers, endometriosis, STDs, infertility and sexual dysfunction. She offers clear explanations of new tests and treatments, including hormone replacement therapy, fertility procedures and gynecologic surgeries. Amid increasing health care costs and the constant, confusing barrage of new medical information, Being Female gives women the knowledge they need to receive the best care.
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