This essential clinical companion provides quick access to a wealth of information on effectively managing common women's health issues. It offers just the right level of coverage for health professionals, with concise, user-friendly protocols for diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions. In addition to traditional medical information, this book also explores alternative natural treatment options such as physical therapy, nutrition, herbs, chiropractic, and naturopathic therapies.

• A consistent format throughout makes it easy to quickly find key information.
• Coverage of common conditions includes a description of the condition, causes, diagnostic procedures, signs/symptoms, traditional medical management, self-help treatments, dietary/nutritional management, adjunctive therapies, and chiropractic treatment options.
• Features a section on general hormonal health that explores the role of estrogen and estrogen derivatives in maintaining health and predisposing to disease.
• Addresses other factors impacting women's health such as culture, spirituality, and domestic violence.
• Convenient pocket size makes this handbook ideal for use in the clinical setting.
• Goes beyond reproductive issues to address the total health care needs of female patients.
• A multidisciplinary editorial board provides a well-rounded perspective of women's health issues with just the right amount of information for health professionals.