Health - Gynaecology

Life coach Andrea Molloy has an insider’s knowledge about ‘endo’: she’s had surgery for it. Here she offers essential, easy-to-understand information, suggestions for the many NZ girls and women who live with this often painful condition, and inspiring interviews with Goldenhorse singer Kirsten Morelle, food writer Allyson Gofton and author Maggie Eyre. Endometriosis affects up to 20% or one in five New Zealand women and is also a leading cause of infertility. An easy-to-understand book, this is essential r... read more

We menstruate more now than at any time in human history. Girls are starting to menstruate earlier due to protein-rich diets and hormones in food; women are less likely to die young; we have fewer children and therefore spend less time not menstruating. Increased work and family stresses, in addition to more periods, mean that women are more physically and psychologically vulnerable to negative attitudes to menstruation. So it is more important than ever that we investigate ways to make our periods physically, emotionally, and spir... read more

Women, Hormones & the Menstrual Cycle is the definitive guide to natural medicine and women's health, focusing on health complaints from adolescence through to menopause and beyond. Ruth Trickey with practitioners from the Melbourne Holistic Health Group and other contributors, provide comprehensive information and treatment protocols based on years of research and clinical experience. This book is essential reading for professional health care providers and health science students, as well as individuals interested in a more thoro... read more

Do diaphragms work? Should you stay on the pill? What does fertility awareness really mean? The efficacy and risks of different birth control options are dramatically different today from what they once were thanks to scientific advances and increased awareness of STDs and other factors. In the most comprehensive book on birth control since the 1970s, women's health activist Laura Eldridge discusses the history, scientific advances, and practical uses of everything from condoms to the male pill to Plan B. Eldridge presents her meti... read more

One in ten women of childbearing age is affected by Polcystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) to some degree, and many suffer from serious symptoms, such as infertility, early miscarriage, chronic pelvic pain, weight gain, high blood pressure, and migraines. PCOS is by far the most common hormone imbalance in women of this age group, yet few women understand the threat it poses to their health - or how to prevent it. In "A Patient's Guide to PCOS", Dr. Walter Futterweit, the foremost authority on PCOS in America, tells women everything the... read more

Whether you're a newly diagnosed patient, or are a friend or relative of someone suffering from Endometriosis, this book offers help.The only text available to provide both the doctor's and patient's views, 100 Questions & Answers About Endometriosis gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about treatment options, and provides sources of support from both the doctors and patients viewpoints. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of endometriosis.

This book is about New Zealand women and their personal journey with gynaecological cancers. The editors are humbled by their courage in making a written record of their journey, not for their own sake, but to benefit others who are sharing the same journey.

A friendly, fun, informative book dealing with those common complaints, PMS and period pain. Problem Periods also explains some of the more difficult and less talked about conditions including Fibroids, Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) and Polyscystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Painful periods, heavy periods, erratic periods, no periods, shocking moods: no wonder it's sometimes called 'the curse'! But as well as examining what can be done about those common complaints, PMS and period pain, Problem Periods explains some of the m... read more

Up to one in every four women has polycystic ovaries. Of these women, seven out of 100 suffer the effects of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Symptoms include acne, excess hair, weight problems, irregular menstruation, infertility and even diabetes. Yet this common hormonal condition often goes undiagnosed. At last, there is a book that dispels the myths and answers all your questions about how to identify and treat the symptoms of PCOS. * What causes PCOS? * How do hormones work? * How is PCOS different from simply ha... read more

Offers comprehensive and easy-to-understand advice that will enable women with endometriosis to understand this complex disease, and enable them to make informed choices about their treatment and lifestyle.

The Endometriosis Sourcebook is "the definitive guide to current treatment options, the latest research, common myths about the disease, and coping strategies" compiled by the Endometriosis Association and its president, Mary Lou Ballweg. Ballweg lived with the disease for years, struggled through treatments and surgeries, was lucky enough to give birth to a "miracle baby," was bedridden for months at a time, and underwent a hysterectomy after all other treatment options were exhausted. She's therefore quite sympathetic toward ... read more

In vercoming PMS the Natural Way Marilyn Glenville, the UK's leading nutritional therapist, explains that the discomfort and pain associated with the menstrual cycle is not inevitable. She shows you simple nutritional and lifestyle changes you can make that will balance your hormones and relieve your symptoms. From breast pain to fluctuating moods, and from weight gain to fatigue, Marilyn Glenville details a thoroughly researched and tested programme to get your symptoms under control. Discover: How to get rid of your sympt... read more

This practical handbook is packed with the essential information you need to beat naturally the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome. Based on the latest scientific research and the authors' first-hand experience, it will empower you to take back control of your body - and your life. In as little as two weeks, you can start to see symptoms improve. PCOS authorities and fellow sufferers Colette Harris and Theresa Cheung will empower you to take back control of your body and beat naturally the often embarrassing symptoms of this syn... read more

Endometriosis is a common medical condition in which the tissue lining the uterus is found outside of the uterus. Painful menstruation and infertility are two of the numerous symptoms, and it can take up to eight years to diagnose. This groundbreaking book offers practical, easy-to-implement ways to alleviate symptoms and improve overall health and well-being. It explores the environmental toxins, cosmetics, dietary habits, and other lifestyle issues that may be partially to blame for the condition. The authors outline a program fo... read more

If you are one of the millions of women suffering from vulvodynia, The Vulvodynia Survival Guide will be an invaluable resource. It is filled with up-to-date medical information and self-help solutions that have been proven clinically effective in the treatment of this painful disorder. The authors provide all the information, support, and step-by-step strategies you'll need to: - Identify and avoid triggers - Modify diet to reduce symptoms - Find knowledgeable medical help - Reduce or eliminate debilitating pain - Begin to ... read more

This is the definitive guide to living with endometriosis. Some eighty-nine million women worldwide have endometriosis - or "endo," as it is commonly called. For decades, women with the disease have suffered in silence, and faced a nightmare of misinformation, myths, and unsuccessful treatments. Today, thanks to new awareness and research, hope and relief are available. The book provides groundbreaking information on the disease and its relation to several other health problems, including certain cancers, autoimmune problems, en... read more

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the urinary bladder that can have a devastating impact on the quality of life - both for the patient and their loved ones. The disease is often debilitating and may cause the patient to experience feelings of helplessness and despair. IC has been an enigma to the medical profession for a long time, the condition is still frequently misdiagnosed as an acute urinary tract infection or cystitis, a disorder that can be treated with antibiotics. Although there is no cur... read more

A Key to Healing Through Nutrition. Offering safe and practical nutritional and health care advice

Susanna Kaysen, who wrote about her teenage depression in the bestseller Girl, Interrupted, now takes on another taboo: her vagina-which suddenly and inexplicably starts to hurt. And neither Kaysen's cheery gynecologist, nor her internist, nor a laconic "vulvologist" has the cure. An alternative health nurse suggests direct application of tea, baking soda, and boric acid. Others recommend novocaine, oatmeal, "bio-feedback," and anti-depressants. Nothing works. As sex becomes more and more painful, Kaysen's relationship with her... read more

Despite the increased attention in the media to women's health, hormone connections are not being routinely evaluated and as a result, critical information is still being missed. Women are suffering needlessly, often being given costly medications that cause side-effects. In this revised and updated edition, Dr. Vliet continues her crusade to debunk the myths and misinformation on women's health, and to inform readers about premature menopause, increasing hormone problems in young women, new natural hormone options, over-the-counte... read more