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Elsevier

The Menopause and HRT

  • 2 Edición - 25 de enero de 2002
  • Última edición
  • Autor: Kathy Abernethy
  • Idioma: Inglés

This book covers the full spectrum of issues relating to the menopause, including short and intermediate term symptoms; long term consequences such as osteoporosis; premature… Leer más

Descripción

This book covers the full spectrum of issues relating to the menopause, including short and intermediate term symptoms; long term consequences such as osteoporosis; premature ovarian failure; and complete coverage of both HRT (Hormone replacement therapy)) and non hormonal management approaches.

Puntos claves

  • Covers physiology and psychological aspects to provide holistic, empathic care to suit each individual woman's needs
  • Chapter aims at beginning of each chapter
  • References for each chapter
  • Reader-friendly design, presentation of text
  • Margin references for easy access

    • De interès para

    Practice nurses, occupational health nurses, gynae nurses, health visitors, family planning nurses, GP's, complementary therapists.

    Índice

    What is Menopause · Short- and Intermediate-Term Symptoms · Long-term Consequences of Oestrogen Deficiency · Premature Ovarian Failure · Women's Perspectives on Menopause · Principles of Hormone Replacement Therapy · Practical Aspects of Hormone Replacement Therapy · Non-Hormonal Management of the Menopause · Patient Support · Appendix - Resources · Index

    Detalles del producto

    • Edición: 2
    • Última edición
    • Publicado: 25 de enero de 2002
    • Idioma: Inglés

    Sobre el autor

    KA

    Kathy Abernethy

    Afiliaciones y experiencia
    Clinical Nurse Specialist(Menopause), Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, Middlesex, UK