An essential textbook for students of obstetrics and gynaecology as well as women's health more generally. Modern in its approach, it covers clinical topics and surgical procedures as well as providing commentary on the contemporary social, psychological and economic issues that affect women's health.
Examination of obstetrics, gynaecology and general women's health. Written in six parts - women's health, early life, the reproductive years, the middle years, older years, and women and illness. Looks at clinical topics, surgical procedures, and social, psychological, and economic issues affecting women's health. Contributors include Lisa Amir, Richard Anderson, Agnes Bankier, Bryanne Barnett, Lisa Begg, and Michael J Bennett. Includes colour photos, diagrams, references, list of abbreviations and index. O'Connor is Senior Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Queensland. Kovacs is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Monash University in Melbourne, and Medical Director of Monash IVF.
In addition to covering clinical topics and surgical procedures, this essential textbook provides detailed commentary on the contemporary social, psychological and economic issues that affect women's health. Acknowledged authorities in respective research fields have contributed specific sections to address the topics of women's mental health, genetics, prescribing for women, health promotion, hormones throughout the life cycle, psychological and behavioral issues.