ABSTRACT

Significant scientific advances have been made in understanding psychological aspects of women's health, and knowledge gained will be of relevance not only to women's health but to the promotion of health and illness prevention and treatment for all individuals. The current cutting-edge research detailed in this volume is intended to stimulate new thinking and research in women's health from biopsychosocial perspectives. Drawing on research from internationally respected experts, topics covered include ageing, stress, heart disease, cancer, drugs, weight regulation and body image, pain, menstruation, sexuality and infertility, and AIDS.

part One|27 pages

Gender, Health, and Aging

part Two|62 pages

Stress, Coronary Heart Disease, and Cancer

part Three|82 pages

Body Image and Weight Regulation and Drug Use

chapter 6|26 pages

Women and Drugs

part Four|66 pages

Menstruation and Pain

part Five|66 pages

Sexuality and Infertility and AIDS

part Six|34 pages

Directions for Research in Women's Health