Psychological Aspects of Women's Health Care: The Interface Between Psychiatry and Obstetrics and Gynecology

This study examines the psychiatric aspects of female reproductive issues and the interface between the two fields. It treats topics such as pregnancy, the menstrual cycle, menopause, gynaecological oncology, women and AIDS, female sexual disorders, sexual assault and intercultural issues.

"The book is thorough and well-rounded. While maintaining academic excellence it is easy-to-read and easily accessible, providing the practical information for clinical practice. As useful to the student as to the clinician, this book is very highly recommended."- "Doody Publishing," "December 2001"

"I particularly appreciated information concerning sex differences in pharmacokinetics. It is educational to read a discussion of related processes offered from different perspectives... As we learn more about sex differences in metabolism, neurohormonal regulation, and brain wiring, a book that offers a responsible, readable, and up-to-date review of the issues at the interface of obstetrics and gynecology and mental health is a welcome reference."- "Vera Lantos, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., Canadian Journal of Psychiatry," "March 2003"

"This second edition of the already classic "Psychological Aspects of Women's Health Care," is a timely and welcome addition to the growing literature on women's mental health and its integral connection with the physical and emotional cycles of a woman's reproductive life. The editors have assembled a remarkable array of expert contributors, some of whom have revised chapters from the earlier edition and others who are new voices. Despite the variety of perspectives included, the volume as a whole has a lucid and unified style rarely encountered in a multi-authored text.... Whether used as an introductory text for students and residents or a ready reference for experienced clinicians, this volume will serve as a catalyst for improving the quality of care for women, and for that the editors and their contributors deserve our sincerest appreciation."- "Catherine M. Piontek, M.D., Psychosomatics," "July-August 2003"

" "Psychological Aspects of Women's Health Care: The Interface Between Psychiatry and Obstetrics and Gynecology, Second Edition" should hold a prominent place on the bookshelf of every provider of health care to women. Whether used as an introductory text for students and residents or a ready reference for experiences clinicians, this volume will serve as a catalyst for improving the quality of care for women, and for that the editors and their contributors deserve our sincerest appreciation."-- "Catherine M. Piontek, M.D., Psychosomatics", "August 2003"

"[T]he book is amazingly readable considering the amount of information. It is written from the perspective of a practitioner, reviewing the literature in a clinical context and giving balanced treatment to controversial issues. Particularly outstanding are the chapters on violence, substance abuse, minorities, psychiatric disorders during pregnancy, gynecologic surgery, and the relationship between psychiatry and obstetrics-gynecology."-- "JAMA", "October 2001"

"This is a second edition of an outstanding book edited by Dr. Nada Stotland and Dr. Donna Stewart who both are nationally and internationally recognized for their expertise in women's healthcare. The book is an outstanding one with chapters devoted to the broad range of topics where psychiatry and obstetrics and gynecology interface. The authors are well versed in their subjects.This is a book that all psychiatrists should own. Physicians in other specialties should also possess this book as its information is indeed important to the majority of patients whom they see. (Women certainly seek medical care far more commonly than men). It is thus a privilege to so strongly recommend this book."-- "Thomas N. Wise, M.D."

"The book is thorough and well-rounded. While maintaining academic excellence it is easy-to-read and easily accessible, providing the practical information for clinical practice. As useful to the student as to the clinician, this book is very highly recommended."-- "Doody Publishing", "December 2001"

"I particularly appreciated information concerning sex differences in pharmacokinetics. It is educational to read a discussion of related processes offered from different perspectives... As we learn more about sex differences in metabolism, neurohormonal regulation, and brain wiring, a book that offers a responsible, readable, and up-to-date review of the issues at the interface of obstetrics and gynecology and mental health is a welcome reference."-- "Vera Lantos, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., Canadian Journal of Psychiatry", "March 2003"

"This second edition of the already classic "Psychological Aspects of Women's Health Care", is a timely and welcome addition to the growing literature on women's mental health and its integral connection with the physical and emotional cycles of a woman's reproductive life. The editors have assembled a remarkable array of expert contributors, some of whom have revised chapters from the earlier edition and others who are new voices. Despite the variety of perspectives included, the volume as a whole has a lucid and unified style rarely encountered in a multi-authored text.... Whether used as an introductory text for students and residents or a ready reference for experienced clinicians, this volume will serve as a catalyst for improving the quality of care for women, and for that the editors and their contributors deserve our sincerest appreciation."-- "Catherine M. Piontek, M.D., Psychosomatics", "July-August 2003"