"In clear, straightforward language, this respected classic touches on the full spectrum of women's health issues, including the reproductive system, the aging process, methods of contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, childbearing and more. Entries on such topics as breast cancer, AIDS, antidepressants, contraceptives and in vitro fertilization have been thoroughly revised, and the book includes entirely new entries on alternative medicine, HIV, gene therapy, bone marrow transplants, cosmetic surgery, prenatal tests, Alzheimer's disease, uterine monitoring, Raynaud's phenomenon, scleroderma and more." "As in prior editions, this ample reference does not focus exclusively on "women's" topics but touches on all aspects of general health, including diet, exercise, disease and treatment. The entries are carefully cross-referenced and the book includes useful charts and illustrations. A lengthy subject index enables readers to locate all the entries on a particular topic, such as infertility or nutrition, and a resource listing provides current names and addresses of major health organizations and hot lines."--Jacket.