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Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Gynaecology & obstetrics > General

The Menstrual Cycle (Paperback): Anne Walker The Menstrual Cycle (Paperback)
Anne Walker
R1,319 Discovery Miles 13 190 Ships in 12 - 19 working days


Unlike most previous publications that focus on menstruation, just a part of the cycle, The Menstrual Cycle presents a well researched study of the entire menstrual cycle and its relationship to women's lives. Anne Walker shows that women are neither the victims of raging hormonal fluctuations nor entirely unaffected by them. Women's own experiences in different culture are contrasted with medical textbook descriptions and the "normal" is found to be rather elusive.
Of particular interest to health psychologists, discourse analysts and women's studies, this book should also be read by doctors, nurses and any woman who has felt curious about her menstrual cycle and its possible effects.

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Reinterpreting Menopause - Cultural and Philosophical Issues (Hardcover): Paul Komesaroff, Philipa Rothfield, Jeanne Daly Reinterpreting Menopause - Cultural and Philosophical Issues (Hardcover)
Paul Komesaroff, Philipa Rothfield, Jeanne Daly
R4,487 Discovery Miles 44 870 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In recent years, there has been extensive analysis of the health effects of menopause and the safety and efficacy of the various "treatments". There has also been rising concern about the appropriation and pathologization of menopause by medicine and its effects on women. At the same time, however, there has been relatively little reflection on the social, cultural, philosophical and ethical issues raised by both menopause itself and the way it has been handled by medicine. This text brings together a number of reflections from a broad range of areas including feminism, cultural studies, clinical medicine, sociology, philosophy and political science and includes the voices and experiences of menopausal women themselves. In an innovative series of essays, current thinking about medicine, society and the body is examined critically. Particular attention is given to the medical representations of menopause, biology and ageing, the history of medical approaches to women and the tensions between bio-medical models and other explanations of menopause. The issue of hormonal therapies is explored in the context of the connections between women, medicine, representation and cultural politic

Reinterpreting Menopause - Cultural and Philosophical Issues (Paperback, New): Paul Komesaroff, Philipa Rothfield, Jeanne Daly Reinterpreting Menopause - Cultural and Philosophical Issues (Paperback, New)
Paul Komesaroff, Philipa Rothfield, Jeanne Daly
R1,683 Discovery Miles 16 830 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In recent years, there has been extensive analysis of the health effects of menopause and the safety and efficacy of the various "treatments". There has also been rising concern about the appropriation and pathologization of menopause by medicine and its effects on women. At the same time, however, there has been relatively little reflection on the social, cultural, philosophical and ethical issues raised by both menopause itself and the way it has been handled by medicine. This text brings together a number of reflections from a broad range of areas including feminism, cultural studies, clinical medicine, sociology, philosophy and political science and includes the voices and experiences of menopausal women themselves. In an innovative series of essays, current thinking about medicine, society and the body is examined critically. Particular attention is given to the medical representations of menopause, biology and ageing, the history of medical approaches to women and the tensions between bio-medical models and other explanations of menopause. The issue of hormonal therapies is explored in the context of the connections between women, medicine, representation and cultural politic

Things That Helped - On Postpartum Depression (Paperback): Jessica Friedmann Things That Helped - On Postpartum Depression (Paperback)
Jessica Friedmann
R386 R358 Discovery Miles 3 580 Save R28 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Silicone Breast Implant Story - Communication and Uncertainty (Paperback): Marsha L. Vanderford, David H. Smith The Silicone Breast Implant Story - Communication and Uncertainty (Paperback)
Marsha L. Vanderford, David H. Smith
R948 Discovery Miles 9 480 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This volume examines one health issue -- breast implants -- across a series of contexts often thought to be separate -- media coverage, doctor-patient interaction, doctor-doctor professional communication, support group dialogues, public relations campaigns, and more. In so doing, it provides a narrative of how communication shapes the individual perceptions of health, government, and social policy concerning health care.
At the core of the silicone breast implant controversy is the need for people to act amid uncertainty about the health risks involved. This need to weigh action in the midst of uncertain risk characterizes a large number of health issues. The attempts of patients, physicians, drug manufacturers, and others to seek and provide both information and influence makes communication central to these issues. Consequently, the questions explored in this volume will interest a diverse group of readers. This audience includes plastic surgeons in particular, physicians in general, and anyone involved with women's health issues. As the medical profession struggles with its identity amid changes in public attitudes, government regulations, and medical practices, this volume's findings concerning media portrayals of doctors and medical devices become even more important.
Finally, this study reveals how interrelated public information and private decisions are, and how closely media and interpersonal relationships fit. Tracing one medical issue across interpersonal, organizational, public relations, and mediated forums has clearly demonstrated the multiple ways those communication channels overlap and inform one another.

Dying to Count - Post-Abortion Care and Global Reproductive Health Politics in Senegal (Hardcover): Siri Suh Dying to Count - Post-Abortion Care and Global Reproductive Health Politics in Senegal (Hardcover)
Siri Suh
R3,255 Discovery Miles 32 550 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

During the early 1990s, global health experts developed a new model of emergency obstetric care: post-abortion care or PAC. In developing countries with restrictive abortion laws and where NGOs relied on US family planning aid, PAC offered an apolitical approach to addressing the consequences of unsafe abortion. In Dying to Count, Siri Suh traces how national and global population politics collide in Senegal as health workers, health officials, and NGO workers strive to demonstrate PAC’s effectiveness in the absence of rigorous statistical evidence that the intervention reduces maternal mortality. Suh argues that pragmatically assembled PAC data convey commitments to maternal mortality reduction goals while obscuring the frequency of unsafe abortion and the inadequate care women with complications are likely to receive if they manage to reach a hospital. At a moment when African women face the highest risk worldwide of death from complications related to pregnancy, birth, or abortion, Suh’s ethnography of PAC in Senegal makes a critical contribution to studies of global health, population and development, African studies, and reproductive justice.  

Cancer and Fertility (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Edmund S. Sabanegh, Jr. Cancer and Fertility (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Edmund S. Sabanegh, Jr.
R3,640 Discovery Miles 36 400 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This unique textbook is designed to provide a summary of state of the art developments in both male and female fertility and its association with cancer for both new and experienced practitioners. Clear, concise and readable, the text allows the reader to obtain rapid answers to this challenging medical issue. Special emphasis is placed on diagnostic and treatment algorithms. Topics covered include demographics of cancer in the reproductive age male, fertility conditions which predispose to cancer development, the role of assisted reproduction for fertility management, as well as fertility preservation strategies for the male and female cancer patients. Cancer and Fertility will be of great value to general urologists, uro-oncologists, gynecologists, medical oncologists, obstetricians, primary care providers, allied health providers.

Obesity and Fertility - A Practical Guide for Clinicians (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): Emily S Jungheim Obesity and Fertility - A Practical Guide for Clinicians (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Emily S Jungheim
R2,872 Discovery Miles 28 720 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book outlines the current understanding of how obesity affects female reproductive function across the lifespan. Topics include physiology of the menstrual cycle and early pregnancy, best practices in the delivery of contraceptive and prenatal care and healthcare policy that weighs the evidence in appropriate balance with principles that respect women's rights. Special attention is devoted to the idea that obesity's adverse effects are likely trans-generational; that is, children born to obese mothers are at increased risk for obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease later in life. Patients and their physicians need to be aware of the additional risks obesity confers in pregnancy and outline a plan of care that includes counseling preconceptionally, antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum in order to decrease morbidity. Obesity and Fertility provides advice for reproductive medicine physicians and gynecologists to help guide obese patients toward improved reproductive health and outcomes.

Counselling in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Paperback): M. Hunter Counselling in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Paperback)
M. Hunter
R1,238 Discovery Miles 12 380 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book describes the principles and skills of counselling. It provides practical guidelines which show, by example, how to communicate effectively, how to offer counselling and support, and how to face and deal with difficult situations. Detailed attention is given to issues such as preparing women for surgery, breaking bad news, and providing information and support before, during and after childbirth. The book aims to increase the awareness of health workers by describing a broad range on women's experiences and reactions to their particular problems and health concerns, as well as the ways in which these are treated.

The Health Professional's HPV Handbook - Human Papillomavirus and Cervical Cancer (Hardcover): Walter Prendiville The Health Professional's HPV Handbook - Human Papillomavirus and Cervical Cancer (Hardcover)
Walter Prendiville
R5,520 Discovery Miles 55 200 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This compact, illustrated handbook is a concise but comprehensive resource that introduces medical students, general medical practitioners and gynecologists to the significance of the human papillomaviruses in the etiology of cervical cancer. All chapters are fully referenced and written by experts in the field and review virus structure, the epidemiology of HPV, the latest advances in HPV vaccination, and new markers for cervical disease.

Ovarian Toxicology (Paperback, 2nd edition): Patricia B. Hoyer Ovarian Toxicology (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Patricia B. Hoyer
R2,059 Discovery Miles 20 590 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Today, we are exposed to an increasing number of chemicals in the environment and there is a growing awareness of the effects of these chemicals on the ovaries. Infertility resulting from environmental exposures may not be obvious until the reproductive life span is waning. As such, the potential for xenobiotic-induced infertility needs to be better understood. In recent years, research into chemicals that have the potential to cause early menopause by destroying pre-antral ovarian follicles is gaining greater appreciation. Ovarian Toxicology, Second Edition represents a compilation of chapters prepared by researchers who have substantially contributed to our understanding of the impact of xenobiotics and environmental factors on ovarian function. The second edition substantially updates newly investigated ovotoxicants as well as improved mechanistic insights that have emerged since the first edition. Topics include: Ovarian physiology and the metabolism of xenobiotics The effect of pesticides, heavy metals, phthalates, BPA, and cigarette smoking on the ovaries Ovarian cancer, including endocrine effects and new perspectives on chemoresistance Epidemiology and human health risk assessment for environmental chemicals and pharmaceuticals The first book to focus specifically on ovarian toxicology, this resource is ideal for scientists in academia, regulatory agencies, and industry who would benefit from a survey of the impact of xenobiotic chemicals on ovarian function.

Get Through DRCOG - SBAs, EMQs and McQs (Hardcover): Rekha Wuntakal, Madhavi Kalidindi Get Through DRCOG - SBAs, EMQs and McQs (Hardcover)
Rekha Wuntakal, Madhavi Kalidindi; Edited by Antony Hollingworth
R4,487 Discovery Miles 44 870 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book provides candidates with a definitive one-stop resource to pass the DRCOG exam. It discusses clinical skills and basic surgical skills, antenatal care, management of labour and delivery, postpartum problems, gynaecological problems, plus fertility control.

The Boston IVF Handbook of Infertility - A Practical Guide for Practitioners Who Care for Infertile Couples, Fourth Edition... The Boston IVF Handbook of Infertility - A Practical Guide for Practitioners Who Care for Infertile Couples, Fourth Edition (Hardcover, 4th edition)
Steven Bayer
R6,135 Discovery Miles 61 350 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Based on the gold standard procedures and protocols developed at Boston IVF, this new edition of a bestselling text continues to provide a structured approach to treating the infertile couple that can be of benefit to the gynecologist, reproductive endocrinologist, and reproductive medicine nurse alike. Both clinical and laboratory techniques are included, with material on preconception care. New to this edition are chapters on fertility care for the LGBT community, endometriosis, elective egg freezing, and effective nursing.

Revision Notes for the DRCOG - A Textbook of Women's Health, Second Edition (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Jamila Groves, Deena... Revision Notes for the DRCOG - A Textbook of Women's Health, Second Edition (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Jamila Groves, Deena El-Shirbiny
R4,480 Discovery Miles 44 800 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book provides an excellent revision guide for Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (DRCOG) that is an assessment of knowledge and competence in obstetrics, gynaecology, sexual health and family planning.

Hysterectomy - Exploring Your Options (Hardcover, second edition): Edward E Wallach, Esther Eisenberg, Isabel Green, Stacey A.... Hysterectomy - Exploring Your Options (Hardcover, second edition)
Edward E Wallach, Esther Eisenberg, Isabel Green, Stacey A. Scheib
R1,119 Discovery Miles 11 190 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Hysterectomy is the second most common major surgical procedure performed on women in the United States. For some women, the decision to have a hysterectomy is an easy one; for others, it is a difficult choice associated with concerns about risks, discomfort, and female identity. Yet many disorders of the uterus-fibroid tumors, uterine and cervical cancer, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, adenomyosis, and uterine prolapse-may require surgical treatment. In this thoroughly updated edition of Hysterectomy: Exploring Your Options, gynecologists Edward E. Wallach, Esther Eisenberg, Isabel Green, and Stacey A. Scheib describe and explain every aspect of the procedure, including, Symptoms of gynecological disorders that may require uterine fibroid removal or hysterectomy; the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging techniques, including MRI-focused ultrasound; thorough explanations of specific alternative measures that may be used to avoid the need for hysterectomy; the various techniques for hysterectomy, including single-incision surgery and robotic hysterectomy; how to prepare for surgery and what to expect while in the hospital; details on the surgery and postoperative recovery, including information about pain medications, when to resume daily activities, how sexual function may be affected, future reproductive possibilities, and the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy. Included in this compassionate, comprehensive guide to treatment and recovery for women having - or deciding whether to have - a hysterectomy are stories of women whose own experiences with hysterectomy offer useful advice for anyone considering the procedure.

Handbook of Perinatal Clinical Psychology - From Theory to Practice (Paperback): Pietro Grussu, Rosa Quatraro Handbook of Perinatal Clinical Psychology - From Theory to Practice (Paperback)
Pietro Grussu, Rosa Quatraro
R1,367 Discovery Miles 13 670 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The book examines the major issues in perinatal clinical psychology with the presence of theoretical information and operational indications, through a biopsychosocial approach. The multiplicity of scientific information reported makes this book both a comprehensive overview on the major perinatal mental health disorders and illnesses, and a clinical guide. It covers perinatal clinical psychology through a journey of 15 chapters, putting the arguments on a solid theoretical basis and reporting multiple operational indications of great utility for daily clinical practice. It has well documented new evidence bases in the field of clinical psychology that have underpinned the conspicuous current global and national developments in perinatal mental health. As such, it is an excellent resource for researchers, policy makers, and practitioners - in fact, anyone and everyone who wishes to understand and rediscover, in a single opera, the current scientific and application scenario related to psychological health during pregnancy and after childbirth.

Clark's Essential Guide to Mammography (Paperback): Claire Borrelli, Claire Mercer Clark's Essential Guide to Mammography (Paperback)
Claire Borrelli, Claire Mercer
R684 Discovery Miles 6 840 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This easy-to-understand pocketbook in the highly respected Clark’s stable of imaging texts is an invaluable tool and training aid, providing essential information for mammographic positioning, technique and interpretation for mammography practitioners at all levels. Adopting a systematic and structured approach facilitating rapid reference in the clinical setting, the book covers general principles and all routine mammographic projections, including additional and adapted projections covered in a separate section, and is highly illustrated with clear explanatory line diagrams and imaging photographs. Clark’s Essential Guide to Mammography is ideal as an educational tool for trainee mammographers, trainee assistant and associate apprenticeship mammographers, mammography training teams and universities delivering mammography education and a convenient clinical guide for practising mammographers, including assistant and associate apprenticeship mammographers.

Office Andrology (Hardcover, 2005 ed.): Phillip E. Patton, David E. Battaglia Office Andrology (Hardcover, 2005 ed.)
Phillip E. Patton, David E. Battaglia
R4,530 Discovery Miles 45 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A comprehensive and practice-oriented resource guide to currently available diagnostic and treatment options for male infertility disorders. Topics covered range from basic sperm biology and male reproductive endocrinology, to immunology, specialized sperm testing, and the genetic background to male infertility. The authors emphasize the investigation, diagnostic testing, and management of the infertile male, but also examine such timely issues as gender selection, HIV discordance couples, and posthumous reproduction. Other topics of interest include laboratory accreditation, vasectomy reversal, ethical and legal considerations of donor insemination, optimizing success in a donor insemination program, and strategic therapies for ejaculatory disorders and erectile dysfunction in infertile men.

Mastering the DRCOG (Hardcover): Jamila Groves Mastering the DRCOG (Hardcover)
Jamila Groves
R4,469 Discovery Miles 44 690 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book helps the readers to pass the Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and makes them competent and confident in the management of women and their reproductive or sexual problems within the primary care setting.

MCQs & Short Answer Questions for MRCOG - An aid to revision and self-assessment (Hardcover): David Luesley, Philip N. Baker,... MCQs & Short Answer Questions for MRCOG - An aid to revision and self-assessment (Hardcover)
David Luesley, Philip N. Baker, Jeremy Brockelsby
R4,484 Discovery Miles 44 840 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book aims to assist the acquisition of 'evidence-based' core knowledge of obstetrics and gynaecology and can be used by the trainee as a self-assessment aid throughout training and during revision for the Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG) examination.

Handbook of In Vitro Fertilization (Paperback, 4th edition): David K. Gardner, Carlos Simon Handbook of In Vitro Fertilization (Paperback, 4th edition)
David K. Gardner, Carlos Simon
R3,587 Discovery Miles 35 870 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The new edition of this text admirably fills the need for a primer on the central topics involved in Human In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Supplying a comprehensive and hands-on approach to IVF, this source presents established state-of-the-art procedures and techniques, as well as the most current research in the field. Expert contributors also discuss the history of IVF and the potential of future research. Offering essential information for reproductive endocrinologists, IVF practitioners and embryologists, this book guides readers though every step of human assisted conception, from patient pre-treatment to monitoring of outcomes.

Management of the Menopause, 5th edition (Hardcover, 5th edition): Margaret Rees Management of the Menopause, 5th edition (Hardcover, 5th edition)
Margaret Rees
R5,376 Discovery Miles 53 760 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book provides a practical, unbiased and non-promotional international guide for all health professionals dealing with menopausal and postmenopausal women. With regard to management strategies, it discusses both oestrogen and non-oestrogen-based treatments and their relative merits.

Handbook of Early Pregnancy Care (Hardcover): Thomas H. Bourne, George Condous Handbook of Early Pregnancy Care (Hardcover)
Thomas H. Bourne, George Condous
R5,371 Discovery Miles 53 710 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book is a practical guide for the management of at-risk early pregnancy. It is relevant to trainees in maternal-fetal medicine and obstetrics, as well as nurses and sonographers who see many at-risk patients in the early stages of pregnancy.

Get ahead! Specialties: 250 SBAs for Finals (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Fiona Bach, Elizabeth Waddington, Peter Cartledge, Mahesh... Get ahead! Specialties: 250 SBAs for Finals (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Fiona Bach, Elizabeth Waddington, Peter Cartledge, Mahesh Jayaram, Hannah Roberts
R4,640 Discovery Miles 46 400 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book contains 250 single best answer questions (SBAs) covering various topics within obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics and psychiatry. It is a useful, informative revision aid for undergraduates in medicine.

Get ahead! Specialties: 100 EMQs for Finals (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Peter Cartledge, Fiona Bach, Rebecca Cairns, Mahesh... Get ahead! Specialties: 100 EMQs for Finals (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Peter Cartledge, Fiona Bach, Rebecca Cairns, Mahesh Jayaram, Mary Watson
R4,646 Discovery Miles 46 460 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book contains 100 extended matching questions (EMQ) covering various topics within obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics and psychiatry. It is an essential aid for all medical students preparing for final exams.

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