Dedication
Contents
List of contributors
Part I. Introduction: 1. Introduction Jo Ann Rosenfeld
2. Preventive health care for older women Jeannette E. South-Paul, Deborah Bostock and Cheryl E. Woodson
3. Nutrition Gwendolyn Murphy, Victoria S. Kaprielian and Cathrine Hoyo
4. Physical activity and exercise Tanya A. Miszko
5. Psychosocial health of well women through the life-cycle Cathleen Morrow
Part II. Sexuality: 6. Sexuality through the life-cycle Jo Ann Rosenfeld
7. Contraception Kathryn Andolsek
8. Infertility Jo Ann Rosenfeld
9. Medical care and pregnancy: common preconception and antepartum issues Ellen L. Sakornbut
Part III. Genitourinary Concerns: 10. Menstrual changes: amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, polycystic ovary syndrome, and abnormal menstrual bleeding Jo Ann Rosenfeld
11. Menstrual, urogynecological and vasomotor changes in perimenopause and menopause Margaret Gradison
12. Sexually transmitted diseases Kay Bauman
13. Vaginitis Jo Ann Rosenfeld
14. Chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, and dyspareunia Jo Ann Rosenfeld
15. The Papanicolaou smear and cervical cancer Barbara S. Apgar and Jo Ann Rosenfeld
16. Postmenopausal bleeding and endometrial cancer Jo Ann Rosenfeld
17. Ovarian cancer and masses Jo Ann Rosenfeld
18. Urinary incontinence and infections Jo Ann Rosenfeld
Part IV. Breast Disorders: 19. Benign breast disease Jo Ann Rosenfeld
20. Breast cancer screening Abenaa Brewster, Nancy Davidson and Jo Ann Rosenfeld
Part V. Psychological Concerns: 21. Intimate partner violence against women Sandra K. Burge
22. Depression Jo Ann Rosenfeld and Connie Marsh
23. Alcoholism, nicotine dependence and drug abuse Mary-Anne Enoch
Part VI. Common Medical Problems: 24. Coronary heart disease Meghan Walsh and Valerie Ulstad
25. Diabetes in mid-life women Phillippa J. Miranda and Diana McNeill
26. Thyroid disorders William J. Hueston
27. Hypertension and stroke Jo Ann Rosenfeld
28. Osteoporosis Jo Ann Rosenfeld
29. Arthritis Jo Ann Rosenfeld
Index.
