Full Description
As perceptions of menopause have evolved, this new text examines what clinical problems can arise in treatment of patients experiencing menopause after cancer treatment. For too long, menopausal symptoms have been undertreated in cancer survivors, leading to suffering and suboptimal health outcomes. From hot flashes to night sweats to mood and sexual concerns, this book provides practical tips for approaching these symptoms in the clinic. It will be an invaluable reference for both gynaecologists and oncologists internationally.
Contents
Chapter 1. Physiology of menopause. Chapter 2. Cultural variations of menopause. Chapter 3. Navigating Genetic Cancer Risk: Indications for Risk-Reducing Surgery and Managing Iatrogenic Menopause in Breast Cancer Patient. Chapter 4. Pharmacological management of menopausal symptoms in breast cancer survivors. Chapter 5. Pelvic Floor Problems after Cancer Treatment. Chapter 6. Sexual health and intimacy. Chapter 7. Female Fertility Assessment and Preservation Procedures for Cancer Survivors. Chapter 8. Breast Cancer and Symptom Management. Chapter 9. Gynecologic Cancers: From Epidemiology to Survivorship.
