Ask Dr Marie - 9780762749447

Savard, an internist specializing in women's health, answers questions from women on all aspects of women's health, with a focus on female organs. She discusses sexual health; health at different life stages; vaginal, bowel, and urinary problems; emotion and health; and weight. Topics include sex, libido, hormones, how reproductive organs work, orgasms, sexually-transmitted diseases, contraceptives, bacterial infections, talking to doctors, exams needed at different ages, understanding medical tests, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and childbirth, menopause, and problems like endometriosis, fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease, cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, and urinary tract infections. There is no bibliography. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)