The Harvard Guide to Women's Health
Karen J. Carlson, M.D.
Stephanie A. Eisenstat, M.D.
Terra Ziporyn, Ph.D.
A
Abdominal Pain
Abortion
Acne
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Adenomyosis
Adhesions
Alcohol
Alpha-Fetoprotein Screening
Alternative Therapies
Amenorrhea
Amniocentesis
Anemia
Anesthesia
Angina Pectoris
Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
Antianxiety Drugs
Antibiotics
Antidepressants
Antiinflammatory Drugs
Anxiety Disorders
Aortic Stenosis
Arrhythmia
Arthritis
Arthroplasty
Artificial Sweeteners
Asthma
Autoimmune Disorders
B
Back Pain
Bacterial Vaginosis
Biopsy
Birth Control
Blood Tests
Body Image
Body Odors
Bowel Disorders
Breast Cancer
Breast Implants and Enlargement
Breast Lumps (Benign)
Breast Pain
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Breast Self-Examination
Breastfeeding
Breathing Disorders
C
Calcium
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cataracts
Cervical Cancer
Cesarean Section
Chancroid
Chemotherapy
Chest Pain
Childbirth
Chlamydia
Cholesterol
Chorionic Villi Sampling
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Circulatory Disorders
Coffee
Colds
Colon and Rectal Cancer
Colostomy
Colposcopy
Computerized Axial Tomography Scans
Condoms
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
Contact Lenses
Coronary Artery Disease
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic Safety
Cosmetic Surgery
Cryosurgery
Cushing Syndrome
Cystocele, Urethrocele, and Rectocele
Cytolytic Vaginosis
D
Dentures, Bridges, and Implants
Depression
Dermabrasion and Chemical Peels
Diabetes
Diaphragms and Cervical Caps
Diethylstilbestrol (DES)
Dieting
Dilation and Curettage
Diuretics
Diverticular Disease
Domestic Abuse
Douching
Dry Eye
E
Eclampsia
Ectopic Pregnancy
Edema
Electrocautery
Electrosurgical Loop Excision
Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial Hyperplasia
Endometriosis
Epilepsy
Estrogen
Estrogen Replacement Therapy
Exercise
Eye Care
Eyelid Surgery
F
Face Lifts
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Foot Care
G
Galactorrhea
Gallstones
Genetic Counseling
Genital Warts
Glaucoma
Goiters and Thyroid Nodules
Gonorrhea
Gum Disease
H
Hair Care
Hair Dyes
Hair Loss
Hair Removal
Headaches
Heart Disease
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Hermaphroditism
Herpes
High Blood Pressure
Hirsutism
Hormonal Contraception
Hyperandrogenism
Hyperprolactinemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Hysterectomy
Hysteroscopy
I
Immunizations
Incontinence
Infertility
Infrequent Periods
Insomnia
Interstitial Cystitis
Intrauterine Devices
Iron
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
K
Kegel Exercises
Keloid Scarring
Kidney Disorders
Knee Pain
L
Laparoscopy
Laparotomy
Laser Surgery
Laxatives
Lipectomy and Liposuction
Liver Spots
Lubricants
Lumpectomy
Lung Cancer
Lupus
M
Macular Degeneration
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Mammography
Manic-Depressive Disorder
Mastectomy
Mastitis
Melanoma
Menarche
Menopause
Menorrhagia
Menstrual Cramps
Menstrual Cycle
Menstrual Cycle Disorders
Midwifery
Miscarriage
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Molar Pregnancy
Moles
Mononucleosis
Morning Sickness
Multiple Personality Disorder
Multiple Sclerosis
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Myasthenia Gravis
Myomectomy
N
Nail Care
Natural Birth Control Methods
Nearsightedness and Farsightedness
Nonsurgical Abortion
Nutrition
O
Obesity
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Occupational Hazards
Oral Contraceptives
Orthodontia
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Otoplasty
Ovarian Cancer
Ovary Removal
P
Pain during Sexual Intercourse
Panic Disorder
Pap Test
Patients' Rights
Pelvic Examinations
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pelvic Pain
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Personality Disorders
Pesticides and Organic Foods
Phobias
Physical Examinations
Platelet Disorders
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis
Polyps
Postpartum Issues
Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Preconception Counseling
Preeclampsia
Pregnancy
Pregnancy over Age 35
Pregnancy Testing
Premenstrual Syndrome
Prenatal Care
Prolapsed Uterus
Psychosomatic Disorders
Psychotherapy
Pubic Lice
R
Radiation Therapy
Rape
Raynaud's Phenomenon
Retinal Detachment
Retroverted Uterus
Rh Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rhinoplasty
Rosacea
Rubella
S
Safer Sex
Salpingectomy
Scabies
Schizophrenia
Scleroderma
Sclerotherapy
Scoliosis
Screening
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Sexual Abuse and Incest
Sexual Dysfunction
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Preference
Sexual Response
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Shingles
Sjögren Syndrome
Skin Care and Cosmetics
Skin Disorders
Sleep Disorders
Smoking
Spermicides
Stress
Stretchmarks
Stroke
Substance Abuse
Syphilis
T
Temporal Arteritis
Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome
Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Testicular Feminization Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disorders
Toxic Shock Syndrome
Toxoplasmosis
Trichomonas
Tubal Ligation
Turner Syndrome
U
Ultrasound
Umbilical Hernia
Urethral Syndrome
Urinary Tract Infections
Urine Tests
Uterine Fibroids
V
Vacuum Aspiration
Vaginal Atrophy
Vaginal Bleeding (Abnormal)
Vaginal Bleeding during Pregnancy
Vaginal Cancer
Vaginitis
Varicose Veins
Vitamins
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvar Cysts
Vulvar Disorders
Vulvar Pain
Vulvitis
W
Weight Tables
Wrinkles
Y
Yeast Infections
Z
Zinc
Dr. Karen J. Carlson is a pioneer in the field of primary care for women. More than fifteen years ago she founded Women's Health Associates at Massachusetts General Hospital and is currently Director of this innovative center, which has been widely emulated in other medical centers throughout the country. Dr. Carlson is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Deputy Director of the Center of Excellence in Women's Health at Harvard Medical School. Her research and academic publications focus on hysterectomy, ovarian cancer screening, and communication between doctors and patients. She lectures frequently to thousands of physicians in continuing education courses at Harvard and other major medical schools.
Dr. Stephanie A. Eisenstat is an internist with Women's Health Associates at Massachusetts General Hospital and Assistant Professor of Medicine and Scholar at The Academy, Harvard Medical School. She directs a course for physicians in training, Trauma and Injury Control, and is co-editor with Dr. Carlson of Primary Care of Women, one of the first medical textbooks devoted to the emerging specialty of women's primary care.
Terra Ziporyn, Ph.D. is a historian of science and medicine, a medical journalist, and a former associate editor of the Journal of the American Medical Association. The author of numerous books, including Nameless Diseases, she has written widely about topics in women's health, including heart disease, behavioral health, autoimmune disorders, and alternative medicine.