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Informationen zum Autor Dr. Dawn works as NHS doctor in Gloucestershire. She has been working as a media doctor for over twelve years and her ability to simplify complex medical issues has made her an extremely sought after medical commentator and expert. Dawn is best known as one of the presenters on Channel 4's hit series "Embarrassing Bodies" and "Embarrasing Bodies: Live From The Clinic". "Embarassing Bodies" ran for seven hugely successful series and spin offs included "Embarrasing Fat Bodies" and "Embarrasing Teen Bodies". Her last series called 'Born Naughty?' was shown on Channel 4 and saw Dawn help children with serious behavioural problems. Dawn is also a regular contributor to BBC1's "Inside Out" where she has covered a diverse range of subjects from challenges facing the medical profession to IVF. Over the last two years Sheldon Press have published a series of ten "Dr Dawn's Guide To ..." books including heart health and weight and diabetes. Dawn's newest booked is "Live Well to 101" which was published by Headline in February 2018. Dawn also writes for a variety of publications including "Healthspan", "Healthy Food Guide" and "NetDoctor" and is also a regular on Talk Radio reviewing the papers. In additon to this she is also a contributing editor for the publication Be Healthy magazine. Klappentext First book in a comprehensive health series by this popular media doctor. This book covers key areas of women's health! notably breast and reproductive health! from the fertile years through to menopause. In addition to the normal menstrual cycle! it also looks at medical problems specific to women. Topics include: breast cancer - screening! diagnosis! treatment! prognosis! genetics benign breast disease - benign lumps! breast pain! infections menstrual problems - menorrhagia (heavy periods)! dysmenorrhoea (painful periods)! irregular periods premenstrual syndrome - why it occurs! treatment menopause - common and less well recognized symptoms; HRT and non-hormonal alternatives cystitis chronic pelvic pain cervical screening and cervical cancer! including vaccination and controversies (supposed adverse effects etc) cervical cancer! cervical polyps and erosions endometriosis and endometrial cancer ovarian cancer and benign ovarian disease sexual health. Zusammenfassung First book in a comprehensive health series by this popular media doctor....
