Editors: Sudhanshu Mishra, Rishabha Malviya, Smriti Ojha, Manisha Pandey

Women’s Health: A Comprehensive Guide to Common Health Issues in Women

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ISBN: 978-981-5256-30-7 (Print)
ISBN: 978-981-5256-29-1 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2024
DOI: 10.2174/97898152562911240101

Introduction

Women’s Health: A Comprehensive Guide to Common Health Issues in Women provides an in-depth look at the various health challenges faced by women and the available treatments and preventive measures. The book begins with an overview of women's health, followed by an exploration of complementary and alternative therapies that address common health concerns. It delves into the menstrual cycle, common menstrual problems, and the role of genetics and hormones in women's health, offering insights into hormonal imbalances and genetic factors that contribute to menstrual irregularities.

Readers will also find comprehensive information on cervical cancer, including its control and basic understanding, as well as detailed discussions on breast cancer screening, treatment, breastfeeding, and the benefits of breast milk. The book addresses unmet needs in contraception and family planning, highlights the importance of nutrition in women's health, and examines heart diseases and risk factors specific to women. Additional topics include autoimmune diseases, treatment options, bone health, menopause, and the processes of understanding and remodeling during these stages. This guide is an essential resource for anyone looking to understand and improve women's health.

Readership:

Healthcare professionals, clinicians, administrators, caregivers, and general readers.

Foreword

A thorough resource that discusses the particular health issues that women face throughout their lives is "Women's Health: A Comprehensive Guide to Common Health Issues in Women", edited by Dr. Rishabha Malviya and his team. The book chapters, which are written by a varied group of experts in the field, researchers, and professionals, cover a wide range of subjects, including nutrition, genetics, and the menstrual cycle, in addition to themes like breast and cervical cancer, contraception, genetics and hormones.

The book stands out for its dedication to women's empowerment by providing them with the information they need to make wise decisions regarding their health. It fosters a sense of agency and autonomy in women by encouraging them to actively participate in their health. It serves as a reminder to women that they are also advocates for their own health, not simply patients.

The book inspires readers to indulge in the knowledge, participate in conversations, and spread the word. This book acts as a potent motivator for the communal empowerment movement, which is not a single endeavor.

I applaud Dr. Rishabha Malviya and his colleagues for their commitment to enhancing women's health and for developing a tool that has the potential to make a significant difference in a great many people's lives. "Empowering Women's Health" is a tribute to the advancements made and a lighthouse that points us in the direction of a future in which everyone places a high premium on women's health.

Kamla Pathak
Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy
Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences,
Saifai, Etawah, 206130
Uttar Pradesh
India