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.

Preface

We are pleased to welcome you to the book "Women's Health: A Comprehensive Guide to Common Health Issues in Women". This book is an outcome of a sustained effort that provides researchers with a thorough resource that can equip them to make decisions about women's health and well-being.

Women have experienced particular health issues throughout history, and as society advances, so does its understanding of women's health. This book attempts to close the knowledge-to-action gap by providing women with the knowledge they need to successfully manage all aspects of their health journey.

Each of the twelve chapters covers a different facet of women's health, from the complexity of the menstrual cycle to how genetics and hormones impact general health. The book discusses problems such as contraception, food, heart disease, autoimmune diseases, and bone health. The book also explores cervical and breast cancer.

With the information discussed in the book, women may communicate more effectively with healthcare providers, make sensible decisions, and make proactive efforts to enhance health.

This is not only a book for women. It is for the partners, relatives, friends, and healthcare practitioners who want to better understand and support the women in their lives. When it comes to women's health, we support constructive discussion and cooperation, and this book acts as a catalyst for those interactions.

As you explore through "Empowering Women's Health", we invite you to approach each chapter with interest and empower yourself.

We would like to thank all the authors, researchers, and healthcare professionals who contributed their expertise and insights to this book. Their commitment to improving women's health has been essential in the development of this excellent resource.

We hope it will be a reliable companion on the journey to improved health and will motivate you to take an active role in developing women's well-being. Let us work together to inspire women to live healthier, happier lives.


Sudhanshu Mishra
Department of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology
Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
India

Rishabha Malviya
Department of Pharmacy, School of Medical and Allied Sciences
Galgotias University, Greater Noida
U.P.
India


Smriti Ojha
Department of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology
Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
India

&

Manisha Pandey
Department of Pharmaceutical Science
Central University of Haryana
Haryana
India