The collaborative effort of women's health experts Linda Lewis Alexander, Judith H. LaRosa, and Helaine Bader, and now in its second edition, New Dimensions In Women's Health covers a wide range of medical and health issues directly impacting female health including lifestyle, nutrition, and fitness, as well as diverse health issues and problems ranging from substance abuse and violence, sexual health, pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause, to hormone replacement therapy, mental health, and more. A scholarly but highly accessible resource for students of all backgrounds, New Dimensions In Women's Health presents straightforward medical information and advice, and is particularly suitable for a basic educational courses text or for independent personal study and informational enrichment.