Extensively updated and revised for this edition, " The Complete Guide to Women's Health" goes beyond gynecological issues to cover the full spectrum of health concerns for women of all ages. Combining a personal approach with the latest medical facts, this comprehensive guide empowers women to make sound decisions about their health care by offering practical and supportive advice on such topics as: LI>Birthe control methods, including Depo-Provera and the female condomChildbirht methods anf facilitiesInfertility treatmentsAbnormal Pap smearsAIDS and other sexually transmitted diseasesMenapause and estrogen replacement therapyDrugs that may prevent the onset of osteoporosisTechnological breakthroughs in gynecological surgeryCancer screening and preventionNutrition and fitnessPacked with useful information and strategies for quick action, this unique reference features:135 common symptoms, explained and cross-referencedMore than 50 illustrations and over 100 photographsUp-to-the-minute medical information on such rapidly changing issues as the connection between birth control pills and breast cancer, the newest prenatal tests, alternatives to hysterectomy, and much more.