The Thyroid Sourcebook for Women

The Thyroid Sourcebook for Women is an indispensable resource for the one in eight American women who suffers from chronic thyroid disordersThis new edition features the latest research on thyroid disorders, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroid cancer, and their effect on women's health and lives. It explores the advantages and disadvantages of the latest medications and treatments, while addressing critical concerns for women such as fertility, pregnancy, postpartum thyroid disorder, menopause, depression, and weight gain. It also offers candid appraisals of major alternative therapies.

About the author

M. Sara Rosenthal, M.S., is a medical journalist and educator and the author of many acclaimed health books. She is an associate of the Centre for Health Promotion, University of Toronto, a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre in health promotion.

Summary

Features the research on thyroid disorders, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroid cancer, and their effect on women's health and lives. This book addresses the critical concerns for women such as fertility, pregnancy, postpartum thyroid disorder, menopause, and depression. It also offers appraisals of alternative therapies.

Product details

• Authors: M Sara Rosenthal, M. Sara Rosenthal, Rosenthal M. Sara
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.03.2005
• EAN: 9780071441612
• ISBN: 978-0-07-144161-2
• Dimensions: 211 mm x 226 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 450 g
• Series: Sourcebooks; McGraw-Hill Sourcebooks; Sourcebooks
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; HEALTH & FITNESS / Women's Health, Endocrinology, MEDICAL / Endocrinology & Metabolism, Women's health, Women’s health