Library of Sexual Health

All women who menstruate are susceptible to developing ovarian cysts. Although these cysts are common and mostly benign, there are certain growths on the ovaries that require special medical attention. Readers will learn about different ovarian conditions, their symptoms and risks, and how they are treated. In frank yet sensitive language, the author walks the reader through a typical OB/GYN examination, shining a light on a subject whose unknowns often cause anxiety in young women.

For girls, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a common and serious complication of some sexually transmitted diseases. This book clearly explains what causes PID, how to recognize symptoms, and the importance of getting early treatment. Readers also find out what young women can do to avoid this painful and potentially dangerous disease.

Amenorrhea is the unnatural cessation of menstruation. In young women, it is often an early warning sign of the eating disorder anorexia nervosa. In this engagingly written book, the author explains the main causes of amenorrhea as well as the ways in which the disorder is treated in young women. The author also walks the reader through a typical OB/GYN examination, shining a light on a subject whose unknowns often cause anxiety in young women.

The endocrine system, which controls the secretion of hormones in the body, plays a major role in sexual health. In this book, readers will learn all about endocrine glands, the hormones they secrete, and what happens when the endocrine system fails to do its job.

Passed along in body fluids, hepatitis B is the most common serious liver infection in the world. This title takes a closer look at the hepatitis B virus, especially as it relates to sexual function and health. All students should be aware of the damage the hepatitis virus can do as well as the best ways to protect oneself against infection.

Ultimately, maintaining good sexual health is all in the service of fertility. What is fertility? What can we do to preserve our fertility? What can go wrong? What are the options for those who find that they are infertile? The answers to these and many other questions are waiting to be found in this sensitively written yet straightforward book.