Self-Help for Premenstrual Syndrome

Number of page: 208
Author: Michelle Harrison, M.D., Marla Ahlgrimm, R.Ph.
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780307559579
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Category: Health & Fitness

Updated with the latest informationA completely revised edition of the classic guide to PMS-the first book on this pressing health issue ever published in the United StatesSoon after Self-Help for Premenstrual Syndrome came out more than fifteen years ago, it was established  as the definitive resource. In this third edition, you'll find accurate, up-to-date information on    Symptoms and causes of PMS  PMS and perimenopause  Premenstrual magnification (PMM)  Diagnosing PMS  Treating PMS through diet, exercise, and stress management  Vitamins, minerals, oil of evening primrose, and other nonprescription remedies  Progesterone   Antiprostaglandins, antidepressants, and diuretics  Acupuncture and alternative therapies  Psychotherapy  PMS and its effect on sexuality, the family, and creativity  Support groups  Social and political implications of PMS  Other resources, including information on using the Internet for further researchWith its practical advice, friendly approach, and comprehensive resource section, you'll find Self-Help for Premenstrual Syndrome an invaluable guide to the answers you need.From the Trade Paperback edition.

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About The Author

Michelle Harrison, M.D. (http://ift.tt/2cnTeCz), is a leading authority on women's health and PMS. She developed one of the first programs devoted to treatment of PMS. As a family physician and psychiatrist, she has consulted and lectured internationally on women's health and other related health-policy issues. Dr. Harrison is also the author of A Woman in Residence and The Preteen's First Book About Love, Sex, and AIDS.

Marla Ahlgrimm, R.Ph., a registered pharmacist, is the cofounder of PMS Access (www.womenshealth.com) and the founder of Women's Health America. She was one of the first health professionals in the United States to recognize, define, and develop PMS options for consumers.

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