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The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy
Lauren F Streicher (2004) |
This book covers a wide range of issues concerning hysterectomy. Beginning with an interesting history of hysterectomy (from an American perspective) it continues by detailing circumstances where a hysterectomy is necessary, and where an alternative treatment would be more appropriate and how to make informed decisions for what's best for you. There is also a chapter concerning life after hysterectomy. |
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Uterine Fibroids: the complete guide
Elizabeth A Stewart (2007) |
Fibroids are benign growths in the uterine wall that can cause profuse bleeding, abdominal bloating, pain and infertility. The usual treatment has been for the sufferer to have a hysterectomy, but in this book the author outlines a number of different treatment options now available both medical and surgical. She also details options for alternative and complementary therapies. |
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Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain
Dr Susan Evans with Deborah Bush QSM (2009) |
A newly updated edition of the previous "Endometriosis and other pelvic pain" . This edition maintains all the useful information from before but has added really practical information on
other symptoms including migraine headaches, painful sex, bloating, diet
and irritable bowel - in short, much more information for women who are just sick and tired
of feeling sick and tired. |
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Do you really need Surgery?
A sensible guide to hysterectomy and other procedures for women
Michele C Moore and Caroline M De Costa (2004) |
The authors' believe that every woman for whom any kind of surgery is recommended should be well informed about the indications, the risks and the expected results. This book aims to provide an easy to read and understand guide for women about gynaecological procedures. It includes information about the different cancers and a chapter on non surgical treatments. |
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Mohgah Elsheikh & Caroline Murphy (2008) |
A newly published facts book about PCOS, written by leading authorities in the field. Includes a section concerned with weight management , carbohydrates and the glycaemic index as well as providing plenty of information on causes, diagnosis and treatment. |
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The Vulvodynia Survival Guide: How to Overcome Painful Vaginal Symptoms & Enjoy an Active Lifestyle
Howard I Glazer & Gae Rodke (2002) |
Vulvodynia is a complex and painful condition which affects thousands of women. This book contains plenty of useful advice and information concerning this condition and how to treat it effectively. |
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Living Well with Endometriosis: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You That You Need to Know
Kerry-Ann Morris (2006) |
This book has been written by someone who suffers from the condition herself. It covers the range of management and treatment options available and includes a chapter giving advice on how to become an empowered patient, which should be very useful. |
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The V Book: Vital Facts About the Vulva, Vestibule, Vagina and More
Elizabeth Stewart & Paula Spencer (2002).
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This book offers frank and useful information and advice on all aspects of vaginal health. It also includes interesting historical facts about the three vees as well as useful hints on lifestyle habits which may or may not contribute to some of the bothersome issues many women experience during their lifetime, related to the vagina. |
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Hysterectomy: Woman to Woman
Sue E Barber (1996)
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If you need to consider the possibility of having a hysterectomy, this book could be useful, offering advice on how to decide and what to expect after surgery and beyond. The author recounts her own experience, including her research into her condition plus the search for a gynaecologist. Although this journey took place in North America , most of the information will be just as relevant to Australian women.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Woman's Guide to Identifying and Managing PCOS
Dr John Eden (2005) |
This book gives detailed information about how to identify PCOS and manage it successfully. It debunks a number of myths surrounding the condition and includes a number of useful websites. |
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Sex, Lies & the Truth About Uterine Fibroids
Carla Dionne (2001)
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Uterine fibroids are quite a common occurrence and this book offers comprehensive and useful advice about the latest methods for dealing with them. The author recounts her own personal experiences including how she sorted through conflicting theories about the best treatment options for uterine fibroids.
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Endometriosis and Other Pelvic Pain
Dr Susan Evans (2005) |
This book covers everything you need to know about endometriosis. There is a useful chapter containing information about how endometriosis treatment has changed over the years and what's available currently, so the fact that the book is Australian is a bonus. |
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Hysterectomy: New Options and Advances
Lorraine Dennerstein, Carl Wood & Ann Westmore (1995)
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Although ten years old, this book still provides some good, basic information about hysterectomies, written by experts in the field. Over the years, this book has been an extremely popular choice and we have received positive feedback from many borrowers.
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The Endometriosis Survival Guide: Your Guide to the Latest Treatment Options and the Best Coping Strategies
Margot Joan Fromer (1998) |
This book aims to provide information to help you develop coping strategies to deal with unresponsive doctors, the various treatment options and pain management, to name a few. There is also a section addressing the issue of alternative therapies, highlighting those which can be beneficial, and those which can cause harm. |
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What Your Doctor May NOT Tell You About Fibroids
Scott C Goodwin, & Michael Broder (2003)
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This book explores alternative options for treating or controlling fibroids without hysterectomy. There are a wide range of options including alternative medicine, drug treatment as well as surgical procedures such as uterine fibroid embolization.
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All books on this list can be borrowed by any woman in Queensland, Australia at no cost. Library books can be collected personally or can be posted out. We lend one book at a time for up to four weeks.
To return by post: PO Box 665, Spring Hill Qld 4004.
Reply paid: Whilst we appreciate your willingness to pay the return postage, as it enables us to use our funding to deliver more services, we recognise that some people may be unable to afford this cost. If this is the case, please just address the book to: Women's Health Queensland Wide, PO Box 665, Reply Paid 665, Spring Hill Qld 4004 (no postage required).
