Aviva Romm ; forewords by Mary L. Hardy, Simon Mills.
Second edition.
St. Louis, Missouri :
Elsevier,
[2018]
xiv, 656 pages :
illustrations ;
28 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
From complementary and alternative medicine to functional medicine : health care's emerging evolution -- History of herbal medicines for women -- Fundamental principles of herbal medicine -- Guidelines for herbal medicine use -- Endocrine disorders and adrenal support -- Sleep, mood, and sexual function -- Bone health -- Cardiovascular health -- Menstrual wellness and menstrual problems -- Dysfunctional uterine bleeding -- Breasts, uterus, and pelvis -- Vaginal and sexually transmitted infections -- Common urinary tract problems -- Breast cancer prevention and supportive therapies -- Pregnancy and botanical medicine use and safety -- Fertility challenges -- Pregnancy : first trimester -- Pregnancy : second trimester -- Pregnancy : third trimester -- Labor and birth -- The postpartum -- Breastfeeding and botanical medicine -- Menopausal health.