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What's Up Down There?

Author : Lissa Rankin
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1429943319
Total Pages : 398 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book What's Up Down There? written by Lissa Rankin and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2010-09-28 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this funny, outrageous and empowering book, Dr. Lissa Rankin answers all the secret gynecological questions that most women wonder about, but have always been afraid to ask. Suppose you had a wise, warm, funny best friend-who just happened to be a gynecologist. You're out with the girls for cocktails and the conversation turns to sex, and then to girly parts. One by one, you start asking her all the questions you've secretly wondered about-and discover that you have a lot in common. If you were to write those questions down, then you'd have What's Up Down There?, a life-changing little book that answers: - Do old ladies have saggy vaginas? - How do male gynecologists have a sex life without feeling like they're stuck at the office? - Is it normal for your inner labia to hang out of your outer labia? - Can the baby feel its mom having sex during pregnancy? - How common is it for one's boobs to be two totally different sizes? And so much more! As outrageously funny as it is empowering, this book reveals how to love yourself and your body-and will have you recommending it to every woman you know. From off-the wall sex questions to serious topics of women's sexual health, What's Up Down There? provides answers to women of all ages and stages.

Ask Your Gynecologist

Author : R. Scott Thornton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1628738391
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (287 download)

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Download or read book Ask Your Gynecologist written by R. Scott Thornton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-01-02 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ask Your Gynecologist was written for all of the women who cannot find the information they need to answer their questions about their bodies. Drs. Thornton and Schramm examine the most commonly asked questions and give valuable insight and advice about everything related to gynecology, including pap smears, the menstrual cycle, family planning, infections and disorders, pregnancy, and surgery. Each chapter is divided into questions so readers can look up specific issues quickly. Examples inspired by real women’s situations are also included so readers can see that all of their questions are valid and worth asking. Advice on how to choose a gynecologist, when to make an appointment, and how to ensure that daughters visit a doctor is also included, as well as a full glossary and index.

Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

Author : Harold P. Drutz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1846282381
Total Pages : 519 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (462 download)

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Book Synopsis Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery by : Harold P. Drutz

Download or read book Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery written by Harold P. Drutz and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-12-31 with total page 519 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text includes sections on anatomy, normal and abnormal physiology, investigation techniques, inflammatory conditions and treatment options. The international panel of contributors is at the forefront of research in the field; the editors have assembled these contributors and topics that span the entire range of pelvic floor disorders in women. Throughout, the emphasis is on an evidence-based approach to the treatment of pelvic floor problems. Indispensable for gynecologists and urologists.

The Estrogen Fix

Author : Mache Seibel
Publisher : Rodale
ISBN 13 : 1635650127
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (356 download)

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Download or read book The Estrogen Fix written by Mache Seibel and published by Rodale. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With groundbreaking research and an exciting new theory that will change the way women look at hormone replacement therapy for years of substantially improved health, happiness, and quality of life, The Estrogen Fix is a must-have book for every woman over 40. Dr. Mache Seibel, one of the leading doctors in women's health and menopause, proves that every woman has an ideal time to more safely begin estrogen replacement. When administered at this time, referred to as "the estrogen window," estrogen can lower your risk for breast cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, osteoporosis, and more while minimizing your symptoms. Offering hope, expertise, and concrete solutions to a rectifiable problem, The Estrogen Fix is the definitive book on hormonal health for women. If estrogen has you confused or worried, if you are toughing it out because it seems too complicated to figure it out, if your doctors are reluctant to treat you and your symptoms are making your life a challenge, this book is for you.

The Vagina Bible

Author : Dr. Jen Gunter
Publisher : Citadel Press
ISBN 13 : 0806539356
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (65 download)

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Download or read book The Vagina Bible written by Dr. Jen Gunter and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instant New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller! Boston Globe bestseller #1 Canadian Bestseller OB/GYN, The New York Times columnist, host of the show Jensplaining, and internationally bestselling author Dr. Jen Gunter now delivers the definitive book on vaginal health, answering the questions you’ve always had but were afraid to ask—or couldn’t find the right answers to. She has been called Twitter’s resident gynecologist, the Internet’s OB/GYN, and one of the fiercest advocates for women’s health…and she’s here to give you the straight talk on the topics she knows best. Does eating sugar cause yeast infections? Does pubic hair have a function? Should you have a vulvovaginal care regimen? Will your vagina shrivel up if you go without sex? What’s the truth about the HPV vaccine? So many important questions, so much convincing, confusing, contradictory misinformation! In this age of click bait, pseudoscience, and celebrity-endorsed products, it’s easy to be overwhelmed—whether it’s websites, advice from well-meaning friends, uneducated partners, and even healthcare providers. So how do you separate facts from fiction? OB-GYN Jen Gunter, an expert on women’s health—and the internet’s most popular go-to doc—comes to the rescue with a book that debunks the myths and educates and empowers women. From reproductive health to the impact of antibiotics and probiotics, and the latest trends, including vaginal steaming, vaginal marijuana products, and jade eggs, Gunter takes us on a factual, fun-filled journey. Discover the truth about: • The vaginal microbiome • Genital hygiene, lubricants, and hormone myths and fallacies • How diet impacts vaginal health • Stem cells and the vagina • Cosmetic vaginal surgery • What changes to expect during pregnancy and after childbirth • What changes to expect through menopause • How medicine fails women by dismissing symptoms Plus: • Thongs vs. lace: the best underwear for vaginal health • How to select a tampon • The full glory of the clitoris and the myth of the G Spot . . . And so much more. Whether you’re a twenty-six-year-old worried that her labia are “uncool” or a sixty-six-year-old dealing with painful sex, this comprehensive guide is sure to become a lifelong trusted resource.

Let's Talk About Down There

Author : Jennifer Lincoln
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1524874361
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (248 download)

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Download or read book Let's Talk About Down There written by Jennifer Lincoln and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Lincoln has been sharing her expertise as an OB-GYN to her millions of followers on TikTok, and now in this accessible, illustrated guide she answers real questions about vaginal, sexual, and reproductive health for fans and new readers alike. Let's Talk About Down There is like the health class you wish you had—think evidence-based, myth-busting sex ed where shame gets tossed out the window—in a format that’s as approachable as a fifteen-second video. Addressing topics such as hormones, menstrual cups, and birth control, all with the help of infographics and illustrations, this succinct, vibrant handbook answers the questions that you may have been too embarrassed to ask, so you’ll be empowered to make more informed health choices and truly care for yourself.

What They Don’t Tell You About Menopause: A Gynecologist’s Unofficial Guide to Premenopausal, Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Life

Author : Dr. Heather L. Johnson
Publisher : Atlantic Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1620238470
Total Pages : 99 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book What They Don’t Tell You About Menopause: A Gynecologist’s Unofficial Guide to Premenopausal, Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Life written by Dr. Heather L. Johnson and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2020-11-13 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women have always struggled with the idea of how much better life would be if they had a better body, a better exercise routine, a better life. This can make it difficult for women to grasp that aging is both a normal and natural part of life. With over 40 years of experience working as an obstetrician gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Heather Johnson is equipped with the knowledge to help women of all ages mature gracefully. In What They Don’t Tell You About Menopause, Dr. Johnson discusses the various stages of menopause and what to expect throughout this natural aspect of life for women. From perimenopause to postmenopause, and everything in between, this book will be your guide through this daunting period of womanhood.

Everything You Always Wanted to Ask Your Gynecologist

Author : R. Scott Thornton
Publisher : Mariner Books
ISBN 13 : 9780395892626
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (926 download)

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Book Synopsis Everything You Always Wanted to Ask Your Gynecologist by : R. Scott Thornton

Download or read book Everything You Always Wanted to Ask Your Gynecologist written by R. Scott Thornton and published by Mariner Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A respected gynecologist, writing with his psychiatrist wife, addresses more than 200 of the questions women most commonly ask their doctors.

The Queen V

Author : Jackie Walters
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 125020917X
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book The Queen V written by Jackie Walters and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beloved OB-GYN and star of Bravo’s Married to Medicine reveals the twelve principles behind a happy and healthy vagina—and other lady parts. After twenty years of private obstetrics and gynecological practice, there’s nothing Dr. Jackie Walters hasn’t seen. And now, in her new book, the widely-adored OB-GYN invites you to put your feet in the stirrups and investigate. Whether she’s covering libido, contraceptives, labiaplasty, or fertility, Dr. Jackie educates readers with her characteristic grace and pragmatism. Both funny and informative, she brings you on a quest through the female reproductive system—answering all the burning (and itching, and smelling . . .) questions you’ve always been afraid to ask. Dr. Jackie knows that every woman is different, and she’s designed a reading experience that’s tailor-made for each individual. After taking a fun quiz to uncover your own vaginal personality (V.P.), you’ll embark upon an eye-opening journey of self-discovery. Are you a Mary Jane, a Sanctified Snatch, or a Notorious V.A.G.? What’s the shape of your vaginal flower—rosebud, tulip, or carnation? Dr. Jackie reveals the answer and doles out advice so personal you’ll feel like you’re in the office talking to her. For every time you’ve been draped in a paper gown and too embarrassed to ask that question, Dr. Jackie has you covered. Her book is a woman’s guide to self-awareness that will educate, entertain, and empower others to achieve vaginal liberation. It’s a must-read for anyone who owns (or loves) a vagina. “OBGYN Walters, aka the Queen V, delivers a humorous, no-holds-barred lowdown on sex and lady parts . . . Packed with facts, figures, and yes, fun, it’s empowering.” —Booklist

Confessions of a Male Gynecologist

Author : Andre Bellanger
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780692682364
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (823 download)

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Download or read book Confessions of a Male Gynecologist written by Andre Bellanger and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-26 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Curious about the world of obstetrics and gynecology? Want to know why a future doctor would want to specialize in gynecology? Or perhaps you'd just like a peek behind the curtain, so to speak -- and to hear some OBGYN secrets. If you're intrigued by any of these topics, or just want to know about women's health from an OBGYN who tells it like it is, this book is for you. "Confessions of a Male Gynecologist" reveals not only what your gynecologist is thinking when your feet are in the stirrups, but provides women with some frank advice. Dr. Bellanger provides readers with an education, gets on his high horse, and shares some unbelievable (and in many cases), "laugh-out-loud" stories. Here's what readers have to say ... "... full of insights you had no idea you wanted to know." "... informational, educational, and at times downright hysterical" "... answers all the questions you've ever had about your gynecologist" "... an entertaining experience." "... an insightful look into the complexity and realities of not only women's health, but the state of our health care system today."

Sex Rx

Author : Lauren F. Streicher
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 006241545X
Total Pages : 457 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (624 download)

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Download or read book Sex Rx written by Lauren F. Streicher and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2015-01-27 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you missing a vibrant, exciting sex life? Do you avoid sex because it is uncomfortable? Or even painful? Are you coping with diabetes, heart disease, cancer, or another illness that makes sex more challenging? Have you lost interest in sex altogether? Yes, anyone can love sex again, or love sex more, with Sex Rx. For millions of women in America, sex isn't always pleasurable or even possible. Instead, sex has become a low priority as they navigate marriage, motherhood, and work . . . not to mention cope with chronic stress and lack of sleep. Throw in the natural fluctuations in hormone levels that all women experience throughout their lives and it's not surprising that sex can become, well, a little less sexy. Additionally, common gynecological problems can make sex uncomfortable, and medical issues can cause it to be downright painful. Dr. Lauren Streicher, a leading women's sexual health expert, offers women the courage, vocabulary, and knowledge to identify and solve problems in the bedroom, for a wide range of issues—from flagging libido, vaginal dryness, and sex after menopause, to hormone supplements and the effects of medication. Sex Rx offers a wealth of knowledge along with a good dose of humor and plenty of encouragement, so that women of all ages can make having great sex a part of their lives forever.

Sexually Speaking

Author : Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1118119363
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (181 download)

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Download or read book Sexually Speaking written by Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate women's guide to sexual health?new from Dr. Ruth In this down-to-earth guide, celebrated sex expert and bestselling author Dr. Ruth Westheimer teams up with prominent gynecologist at Cornell and New York Presbyterian Medical Centers, Dr. Amos Grunebaum, to address the most pressing health issues women face today. Written in Dr. Ruth's refreshingly candid and lively style, it gives you everything you need to take charge of your health?from finding a gynecologist to having a happy sex life to planning or avoiding a pregnancy. With practical advice and information for every age and stage of a woman's life, Sexually Speaking is an invaluable reference you will turn to again and again. Covers everything you've ever wanted to know about women's health?from celebrated sex expert and therapist Dr. Ruth and top gynecologist Dr. Amos Addresses questions related to sexuality, hormones, STDs, pregnancy, menopause, fibroids, ovarian cancer, and other women's health concerns Helps you overcome embarrassment and other common obstacles to understanding and safeguarding your personal health Combines Dr. Ruth's straightforward, reassuring approach to some of the more challenging and uncomfortable concerns related to women's health and the expertise of Dr. Amos, who has seen it all?from routine exams to high risk births

Female Reproductive Health

Author : Nikolai Manassiev
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781135384920
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (849 download)

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Download or read book Female Reproductive Health written by Nikolai Manassiev and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-10-27 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When looking for a book on female reproductive health, you may find weighty tomes of 800 pages or more devoted to a single topic, for example: contraception, infertility, or menopause. Or you may find a general gynecology book that covers reproductive gynecology, but not in depth. Some books may be too theoretical and others too basic. You may find a piece of what you need in every book, but not everything you need in a single book. Until now. Female Reproductive Health provides a careful blend of basic science and clinical information. The authors answer everyday practical questions arising out of everyday practical issues. The book covers the entire range of reproductive health from anatomy and physiology, to sexually transmitted diseases, to hormone replacement therapy, to breast conditions, to sexual function and dysfunction. It contains tables that supply the statistics doctors need on risks/benefits, incidence/prevalence, success rates for assisted reproduction, and more. As an ob/gyn student, resident, or busy family doctor, you don't have time to search through several different books for information. Written by a practitioner for fellow practitioners, the book gives you hands-on advice that you can apply immediately. Female Reproductive Health makes it easy to find the information you need when you need it.

Ask Dr. Angela

Author : Angela R Jones M D
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781094611389
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (113 download)

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Download or read book Ask Dr. Angela written by Angela R Jones M D and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04-19 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're a mom to be, CONGRATULATIONS! This is an exciting time and I know you must have a TON of questions. I'm going to try to answer as many as possible in my book Ask Dr. Angela: What to expect During Pregnancy and Beyond. How much weight will I gain? How bad will the nausea be? Can I still get my nails done? When is my due date? Can I dye my hair during pregnancy? I've heard these and thousands of other questions from new moms-to-be in my years as an Ob-Gyn, and I've seen the books my patients rely on for insight and answers throughout this journey called pregnancy. I have personally found them to be intimidating, long, cumbersome, and, most importantly, boring!So, I wrote my own! For YOU - you amazingly strong women.This book is my way of letting you know that we're in this thing together, not only because I am a doctor, but because I am a mother, too, and I know what you're going through.I've been there. I get it. Whether it be funny stories, anecdotes, and experiences from my own pregnancy, or hardcore medical information, you will get it all in this book.¬¬As a mother, wife, and OB/GYN, I see, hear, and experience some enlightening, hilarious, and outrageous things. I'm sure you know the feeling, girl. Welcome to my world! And thank you for letting me into yours. Look Better. Feel Better. Be Better.Dr. Angela

What They Don't Tell You About Having A Baby: An Obstetrician's Unofficial Guide to Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Life

Author : Dr. Heather Johnson
Publisher : Atlantic Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1620236575
Total Pages : 111 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book What They Don't Tell You About Having A Baby: An Obstetrician's Unofficial Guide to Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Life written by Dr. Heather Johnson and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2019-10-18 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing a baby into the world is one of the most beautiful, natural parts of life, but that certainly doesn’t mean it’s easy! Dr. Heather L. Johnson has been a practicing OB-GYN (obstetrician gynecologist) for 40 years, helping expectant mothers through the pregnancy process and delivering their babies. In “What They Don’t Tell You About Having a Baby: An Obstetrician’s Unofficial Guide to Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Life,” she shares what she has learned throughout her career to assist parents and parents-to-be of all ages. This guide covers everything from tips and tricks for a smooth conception, how much caffeine is really okay during pregnancy, how to survive those first several confusing postpartum weeks and everything in between. Dr. Johnson shares the lessons she’s learned from years of experience and includes conversations she’s had with her own patients along with her “Dr. J’s pearls” in an effort to help others. Babies don’t come with an owner’s manual, but “What They Don’t Tell You About Having a Baby” is a great start.

Love Sex Again

Author : Lauren Streicher
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062301535
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (623 download)

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Download or read book Love Sex Again written by Lauren Streicher and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-04-22 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love Sex Again is an all-encompassing guide to women's sexual health from Dr. Lauren Streicher, a cutting-edge Gynecologist, and a regular on TheDr. Oz Show. Ladies, what if one of America's leading sexual specialists and Gynecologist told you that she knew your body better than you did? What if she told you that she could fix the problems that are making your sex life less than perfect? More than 100 million women in America have problems in the bedroom, but don't have the courage to ask their doctors for help. These problems don't come from relationship issues, or the stresses of work and family. These are real, physical issues that are getting in the way of a vibrant, joyful sex life. Instead of getting the help they need, so many women make a silent deal with themselves: without fanfare, without discussion, they quietly give up on pleasure, or drastically compromise their expectations where sex is concerned. Sometimes women make this deal with themselves early on in their 20s or 30s; for other women, it doesn't hit until their 40s, 50s or later. Most women lack the vocabulary to talk about these issues with their doctors, not to mention the pharmaceutical aids that are readily available to men. But no longer. Dr. Streicher will show women how to regain their libido, determine what their issues are, and learn to fix whatever is broken "down there." This much anticipated book will set women on a path to discovering (or rediscovering) deeply pleasurable, satisfying sex. She offers practical advice for real women of all ages—from childbearing to post-menopausal, and explains what a woman needs to know about her body, where she is in her life, and her relationships, and how it connects to a satisfying sex life.

DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination, Ninth Edition

Author : Richard LeBlond
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071641181
Total Pages : 957 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (716 download)

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Download or read book DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination, Ninth Edition written by Richard LeBlond and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2008-08-17 with total page 957 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect “bridge” book between physical exam textbooks and clinical reference books Covers the essentials of the diagnostic exam procedure and the preparation of the patient record Includes overviews of each organ/region/system, followed by the definition of key presenting signs and their possible causes Unrivaled in its comprehensive coverage of differential diagnosis, organized by systems, signs, and syndromes