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In a series of witty yet straightforward letters, Dr. Osuagwu addresses some of the common problems and conditions that make women visit their obstetrician/gynecologist. The letters, all educational, offer suggestions on approaches to take in dealing with medical and other issues that typically bring women to an obstetrician/gynecologist. The text is spiced with illustrations, quotes, and a poem. The latter half of the book briefly discusses common medical conditions that affect women, including an overview of sexually transmitted diseases. Each summary concludes with several Internet resources where readers can find fairly reliable, in-depth information. Together, the summaries and discussion provides a starting ground for a better understanding of the female body, and the medical conditions and diseases, which affects women. It also includes a list of annotated web sites that have information that can help women become better consumers of healthcare services.
Using letters as a tool for educating their patients, Drs. Osuagwu and Thagana addresses some of the different medical conditions and issues that affect women. They offer medical advice in a frank manner, giving practical tips to women on issues from abnormal discharge to sex after menopause. That these two doctors are care about their patients and all women and their health comes out clearly in this entertaining, compelling, yet educational book that is a must-have for women of all ages.
A primer on how to deal with patients in an ambulatory setting and how to conduct obstetrical and gynecology physical examinations. An excellent introduction for medical students and intern physicians doing their rotations in obstetrics and gynecology. The book is spiced with advice and funny cartoons.
With her trademark wit and straightforward communication, Dr. Osuagwu continues doling out medical advice using the letter form and addressing women's health conditions and issues in a method that was praised for its innovative approach in her earlier award-winning book, Letters to My Sisters: Plain Truths and Straightforward Advice from a Gynecologist. In this book, each letter is paired with reference sources and statistics about the condition that is the subject of the letter.
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