Developed and written under the leadership of a prestigious national organization of 13,000 of America's most knowledgeable female physicians, The Women's Complete Healthbook puts informed choice into the hands of patients, empowering women to take control of their own health care needs. In keeping with a decades-long commitment to further the professional development and education of women physicians and health care consumers, the American Medical Women's Association offers the first truly comprehensive, medical reference for women, by women. This essential sourcebook examines, illuminates, and provides state-of-the-art guidance on every aspect of healthy womanhood from puberty to old-age, clearly addressing the pivotal issues in women's health care today and revealing all the up-to-the-minute findings on preventive techniques, medical conditions, and treatment options that concern women most.Containing the experience and expertise of women physicians working on the front lines of women's health today, The Women's Complete Healthbook is timely, progressive, comprehensive - the definitive guide to all the times of a woman's life and an indispensable ally in health and healing. Read Less