The Gynae Geek: Your no-nonsense guide to ‘down there’ healthcare. Dr Mitra Anita

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      First published by Thorsons 2019

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Dedication

      For Menelaos, Achini and my mum

       Contents

       Cover

       Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Acknowledgements

Introduction: Down-there healthcare by the Gynae Geek

PART ONE: Anatomy

Chapter 1: External female genital anatomy

Chapter 2: Internal female genital anatomy

PART TWO: Periods

Chapter 3: Periods – the basics

Chapter 4: Irregular and absent periods

Chapter 5: Heavy periods and other period-related frustrations

       PART THREE: Sexual Health and Screening

       Chapter 6: Vaginal discharge

       Chapter 7: Contraception

       Chapter 8: Emergency contraception and termination of pregnancy

       Chapter 9: Sexually transmitted infections

       Chapter 10: Cervical screening and HPV vaccination

       PART FOUR: Fertility and Getting Pregnant

       Chapter 11: When you are thinking about trying to conceive

       Chapter 12: Fertility and egg freezing

       PART FIVE: Lifestyle and Women’s Health

       Chapter 13: Stress

       Chapter 14: Food

       Chapter 15: Exercise

       Chapter 16: Sleep

       Final thoughts

       Resources

       Notes

       Index of Searchable Terms

       About the Publisher

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