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Women's Health: A Resource Guide for Nurses

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Contents

Chapter 1. Heart Health...........................................................................................................................................	1
Background/Significance.............................................................................................................................................	1
Risk Factors................................................................................................................................................................	2
Treatment....................................................................................................................................................................	7
References..................................................................................................................................................................	9
Resources...................................................................................................................................................................	10

Chapter 2. Osteoporosis.........................................................................................................................................	11
Background.................................................................................................................................................................	11
Diagnosis/Screening....................................................................................................................................................	12
Prevention/Treatment..................................................................................................................................................	16
References..................................................................................................................................................................	20
Resources...................................................................................................................................................................	21
Osteoporosis Patient Education Brochures.................................................................................................................	21

Chapter 3. Breast Health and Breast Cancer........................................................................................................	23
Background.................................................................................................................................................................	23
Prevention/Detection...................................................................................................................................................	26
Treatment....................................................................................................................................................................	31
Side Effects.................................................................................................................................................................	36
Post-Treatment Issues................................................................................................................................................	37
References..................................................................................................................................................................	42
Resources...................................................................................................................................................................	43

Chapter 4. Gynecologic Cancers............................................................................................................................	45
Background.................................................................................................................................................................	45
Cervical Cancer...........................................................................................................................................................	47
Uterine Cancer............................................................................................................................................................	50
Ovarian Cancer...........................................................................................................................................................	51
Summary.....................................................................................................................................................................	54
References..................................................................................................................................................................	55
Resources...................................................................................................................................................................	55

Chapter 5. Lung Cancer ..........................................................................................................................................	57
Background.................................................................................................................................................................	57
Risk Factors................................................................................................................................................................	58
Detection.....................................................................................................................................................................	60
Treatment....................................................................................................................................................................	62
References..................................................................................................................................................................	68
Resources...................................................................................................................................................................	68

Chapter 6. Fibromyalgia Syndrome........................................................................................................................	69
Background.................................................................................................................................................................	69
Symptoms....................................................................................................................................................................	70
Interventions................................................................................................................................................................	73
References..................................................................................................................................................................	77
Resources...................................................................................................................................................................	78

Chapter 7. Urinary Incontinence ...........................................................................................................................	79
Background.................................................................................................................................................................	79
Treatment....................................................................................................................................................................	80
References..................................................................................................................................................................	85
Resources...................................................................................................................................................................	86

Chapter 8. Fertility Challenges...............................................................................................................................	87
Background.................................................................................................................................................................	87
Interventions................................................................................................................................................................	89
References..................................................................................................................................................................	91
Resources...................................................................................................................................................................	92

Chapter 9. Depression.............................................................................................................................................	93
Background.................................................................................................................................................................	93
Treatment...................................................................................................................................................................	99
References.................................................................................................................................................................	104
Resources...................................................................................................................................................................	105

Chapter 10. Sexually Transmitted Infections........................................................................................................	107
Background.................................................................................................................................................................	107
Types of Sexually Transmitted Infections....................................................................................................................	110
Prevention/Detection...................................................................................................................................................	117
References..................................................................................................................................................................	119
Resources...................................................................................................................................................................	119

Chapter 11. Body Art: Tattooing, Body Piercing, and Cosmetic Tattooing........................................................	121
Background.................................................................................................................................................................	121
Tattooing.....................................................................................................................................................................	124
Body Piercing..............................................................................................................................................................	125
Cosmetic Tattooing.....................................................................................................................................................	128
References..................................................................................................................................................................	129
Resources...................................................................................................................................................................	130

Chapter 12. Smoking and Smoking Cessation......................................................................................................	131
Background.................................................................................................................................................................	131
Cessation Interventions........................................................................................................................................	136
Health Considerations.................................................................................................................................................	140
References.................................................................................................................................................................	143
Resources...................................................................................................................................................................	144

Chapter 13. Eating Disorders.................................................................................................................................	145
Background................................................................................................................................................................	145
Symptoms...................................................................................................................................................................	145
Recovery/Treatment...................................................................................................................................................	147
References..................................................................................................................................................................	152
Resources...................................................................................................................................................................	152

Chapter 14. Domestic Violence..............................................................................................................................	153
Background.................................................................................................................................................................	153
Risk Factors................................................................................................................................................................	154
Signs/Symptoms..........................................................................................................................................................	156
Interventions...............................................................................................................................................................	158
References..................................................................................................................................................................	165
Resources...................................................................................................................................................................	165

Chapter 15. Chemical Dependency........................................................................................................................	167
Definitions...................................................................................................................................................................	167
Problem Identification..................................................................................................................................................	168
Intervention and Treatment ........................................................................................................................................	172
Recovery.....................................................................................................................................................................	175
References..................................................................................................................................................................	177
Resources...................................................................................................................................................................	178

Chapter 16. Nutrition for Health Promotion..........................................................................................................	179
Weight Management...................................................................................................................................................	179
Supplements/Nutrients................................................................................................................................................	181
References..................................................................................................................................................................	187
Resources...................................................................................................................................................................	188

Chapter 17. Hormone Replacement Therapy.......................................................................................................	189
Background.................................................................................................................................................................	189
Side Effects.................................................................................................................................................................	189
Nonhormonal Interventions..........................................................................................................................................	190
References.................................................................................................................................................................	192
Resources..................................................................................................................................................................	192

Chapter 18. Herbals and Botanicals......................................................................................................................	193
Background................................................................................................................................................................	193
Side Effects/Safety......................................................................................................................................................	198
References.................................................................................................................................................................	202
Resources...................................................................................................................................................................	202

Chapter 19. Naturopathic Care...............................................................................................................................	203
Background.................................................................................................................................................................	203
Naturopathic Practitioners...........................................................................................................................................	205
Methods of Treatment.................................................................................................................................................	208
References.................................................................................................................................................................	211
Resources...................................................................................................................................................................	211

Chapter 20. Health Screening and Monitoring.....................................................................................................	213
Breast Health..............................................................................................................................................................	213
Gynecologic Health.....................................................................................................................................................	214
Treatments and Interventions.....................................................................................................................................	216
References.................................................................................................................................................................	217
Resource....................................................................................................................................................................	218

Chapter 21. Nurses' Health Study Update.............................................................................................................	219
Background/Significance.............................................................................................................................................	219
Future Implications......................................................................................................................................................	221
References..................................................................................................................................................................	222
Resources...................................................................................................................................................................	222

Chapter 22. Stress Management............................................................................................................................	223
Background.................................................................................................................................................................	223
Interventions................................................................................................................................................................	227
References.................................................................................................................................................................	237
Resources...................................................................................................................................................................	237

Chapter 23. Using Time Effectively........................................................................................................................	239
Patient Care Challenges.............................................................................................................................................	239
Career Challenges......................................................................................................................................................	241
Achieving a Work/Life Balance....................................................................................................................................	244
References..................................................................................................................................................................	248

Chapter 24. Relationship Transitions....................................................................................................................	249
Friends/Colleagues.....................................................................................................................................................	249
Significant Others/Children..........................................................................................................................................	250
Aging Parents..............................................................................................................................................................	255
References..................................................................................................................................................................	256
Resources...................................................................................................................................................................	257

Chapter 25. Surviving Menopause........................................................................................................................	259
Background.................................................................................................................................................................	259
Signs and Symptoms...................................................................................................................................................	259
Interventions................................................................................................................................................................	262
Postmenopausal Characteristics.................................................................................................................................	263
References..................................................................................................................................................................	264
Resources..................................................................................................................................................................	265

Chapter 26. Adult Children and Aging Parents.....................................................................................................	267
Background.................................................................................................................................................................	267
Caregiver Challenges..................................................................................................................................................	269
Older Adult Care Options and Services......................................................................................................................	271
End-of-Life Issues.......................................................................................................................................................	275
State and Federal Programs.......................................................................................................................................	277
Support and Information..............................................................................................................................................	279
References..................................................................................................................................................................	280
Resources...................................................................................................................................................................	280

Chapter 27. Retirement Issues...............................................................................................................................	281
Background.................................................................................................................................................................	281
Adjusting to Retirement...............................................................................................................................................	282
Family Relations..........................................................................................................................................................	284
Self-Care and Time Management ...............................................................................................................................	286
Factors Affecting Retirement.......................................................................................................................................	289
References..................................................................................................................................................................	292
Resources...................................................................................................................................................................	293