The V Book

A Doctor's Guide to Complete Vulvovaginal Health

Elizabeth G. Stewart, M.D., Paula Spencer

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Random House Inc
25 June 2002

Medicine; Women's health

"The Groundbreaking Guide Every Woman Needs

With The V Book, women will learn everything they need to know about the basics of vulvovaginal-or ""V""-health, an essential yet often overlooked area of women's health. Dr. Elizabeth G. Stewart, the nation's foremost expert in vulvovaginal care and sexual-pain disorders, answers the questions about the all too common ""V"" ailments that women are embarrassed to discuss even with their doctors.

Drawing upon the latest medical research and two decades of experience treating thousands of women in her specialized gynecological practice, Dr. Stewart has compiled a wealth of information and advice. This

comprehensive and authoritative guide for women of all ages includes-

. How your vulvovaginal concerns change throughout the life cycle, from your teens through menopause and beyond . How to pick a good gynecologist, and how to ask the right questions . Dos and don'ts of V hygiene-and why sometimes less is better . The safest use of tampons, pads, and pantiliners . How to handle common symptoms, such as redness, itching, dryness, and discharge . Which medical tests you should insist upon from your doctor . Tips for safe and pleasurable sex, and what to do when sexual intercourse is painful . The latest research on vulvodynia, the vaginal pain syndrome that won't go away . Diagnosing and treating yeast infections, allergies, and other ailments . What to do if your doctor detects cancer or precancer cells

And much, much more..."

By: Elizabeth G. Stewart M.D., Paula Spencer
Imprint: Random House Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 233mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 33mm
Weight: 642g
ISBN: 9780553381146
ISBN 10: 0553381148
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 25 June 2002
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Elizabeth Gunther Stewart, M.D., FACOG, a Boston-based gynecologist, is director of the Stewart-Forbes Vulvovaginal Specialty Service at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates. Dr. Stewart is also Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Harvard Medical School and a member of Brigham and Women's Hospital staff. She speaks extensively about vulvovaginal disease to medical professionals. Her perspectives as a full-time vulvovaginal practitioner, a researcher, and a teacher shape her prominence as one of the leading voices advocating the emerging importance of her specialty. This book is an extension of her lectures, her clinical experience with patients, and patient-education materials she has prepared for them. Paula Spencer is a freelance writer whose eight books include The V Book and Momfidence!: An Oreo Never Killed Anybody and Other Secrets of Happier Parenting. Author of the Momfidence! column in Woman's Day, she is also a contributing editor to Parenting and Baby Talk. She lives with her husband and four children in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.