Endocrine Replacement Therapy -- John A.H. Wass, James Ahlquist

A brief overview presented and guidelines from the Royal College of Physicians. This book covers thyroid, adrenal and sex steroid replacment treatments providing guidelines for dosage and monitoring.

Endocrinology -- Andrew Levy, Stafford Lightman

Endocrinology is has often been found to be a dry subject. But not with this book, which summarizes all the knowledge in this field in a concise and memorable way. This book covers basic science alongside clinical information and is illustrated in full colour. It contains more than 450 MCQs, and over 160 tables, diagrams and illustrations. Genuine case histories are scattered throughout the text to bring the subject to life with real clinical examples, and over 100 bulleted key points help students with revision. This book is primarily intended for medical undergraduates from the second year, but will a valuable resource for anyone with an interest in the field.

Endocrine and Reproductive Systems: a crash course -- Madeleine Debuse, Anja Halfyard

The "Crash Course" series is a group of revision books for the more modern, integrated curriculum. This text is an integrated presentation of the endocrine and reproductive systems. "Hints & Tips" boxes provide memory aids for exams.

Handbook of Women's Health -- Jo Ann Rosenfeld

This practical handbook provides a comprehensive evidence-based primary-care guide to the care of women is intended for family practitioners, nurses and all those who practice primary care of women. It emphasizes preventive care and well-woman care throughout the lifecycle of a woman, including sexuality, contraception, medical care in pregnancy, psychological and important medical concerns. It stresses the strength of evidence underlying common practices of care of women. It recognizes and pays heed to the cultural, social and psychological differences that impact on women's health, and conveys a consistently positive message in terms of seeking solutions to women's health care problems and emphasizes preventive health care. There are insightful tips and checklists to highlight women's common health problems and effective evidence-based treatment.

The Menopause, HRT and You -- Caroline Hawkridge

An up-to-date guide explaining the advantages and disadvantages of HRT for women who have experienced the menopause - whether it be natural or premature. Sadly, younger women - including teenagers - can have an early menopause, often for unknown reasons or due to surgery or cancer treatment. Women can also lack hormones for genetic reasons. Full of moving personal stories from women of all ages, this book describes the practical and emotional aspects of women's experiences and discusses the controversies surrounding the use of HRT in a sensible and reassuring manner. Some of the subjects covered include: what happens during the different types of menopause; HRT - what it is, how it works and the kinds available; osteoporosis, heart disease and breast cancer - understanding the risks; future therapies such as "designer" oestrogens; alternatives to HRT, including natural progesterone.

Premature Menopause - a Multi-disciplinary Approach Myra Hunter, Dani Singer

This work aims to throw some light on questions relating to premature menopause, while challenging some of the myths and stereotypes surrounding it. Taking a biopsychosocial approach, the editors bring together experts from a range of disciplines, including endocrinology, gynaecology, general practice, nursing, psychotherapy, complementary medicine and clinical psychology, as well as hearing from women themselves. It offers information on the topic, as well as practical suggestions for improved health care.

The Premature Menopause Book : When the 'Change of Life' Comes Too Early Kathryn Petras

Provides information on health and emotional issues for women in their twenties and thirties experiencing early menopause.

Natural Alternatives to HRT Marilyn Glenville

Written by a nutritional therapist, this is a wide-ranging examination of the prevailing myths which surround the menopause and osteoporosis - myths which are sometimes perpetuated by drug companies and those doctors who, treating the menopause as an illness, prescribe hormone replacement therapy. The book explains HRT treatments and offers alternative natural therapies. It also provides guidance on eating well, keeping fit and staying healthy.

Natural Alternatives to Dieting Marilyn Glenville

Arguing that diets do not work, this book challenges beliefs about weight loss and offers advice on conquering bingeing, boosting metabolism, controlling food cravings, giving up yo-yo diets, and taking vitamins and minerals to lose weight and identify food allergies and intolerances.

Practical Guide to Ovulation Induction -- Eds: Satha M. Sathanandan, Howard S. Jacobs

Over the past decade, there have been major advances in our understanding of ovarian physiology. These advances, together with the introduction of new medical technologies, have revolutionized the management of infertility. Patients may expect a pregnancy rate that is no different from that of normal fertile women of the same age, as a result of treatment. Moreover, new techniques of monitoring have greatly reduced the rate of treatment-induced complications such as multiple pregnancy and hyperstimulation. This book presents the current strategies of management for women whose infertility is caused by ovulatory disturbances. Detailed descriptions are given of the optimal method of assessing of an anovulatory woman, the selection of the appropriate treatment and the practical details of its administration. There is also a full discussion about the complications of the treatment and the strategies to avoid. The book is intended for all practising gynaecologists involved in the management of subfertile patients in both the developing and the developed world

Your Essential Infertility Companion -- Anna Furse, Ruth Carsen

Originally published in 1997, and now updated to cover all the latest developments and changes, this is a comprehensive guide to available IVF treatment. It contains information on: how the reproductive system works; the different causes of fertility problems; the drug and treatment options available; how will the treatments make me feel?; the medical technology - how does it work?; self-help and complementary medicine to help with fertility, and during IVF; IVF, infertility and your relationship as a couple; the alternatives - adoption and fostering. This also provides a guide to every UK clinic and hospital offering IVF. The clinics do differ, both in their criteria for selecting IVF couples and in the sorts of experience couples can expect to have once they begin treatment