Focussing on practical care pathways for common gynaecological conditions, the Oxford Handbook of Women's Health Nursing is a concise but comprehensive reference on women's health for nurses and other health professionals working in primary care, community, health promotion or acute settings. The book starts by setting the scene and discussing the role of nurses and systematically progresses onto anatomy and physiology which underpin gynaecological practice. It includes sections on gynaecology in the community, gynaecology in the wards, specialist gynaecology, and wider sexual health including sexually transmitted infections. Where there are specialist nursing roles or considerations, these are noted with in each chapter. The book includes illustrations and diagrams to guide the reader, along with references to guidelines, charities, and other useful resources. It is clearly laid out, and written in an easily readable note-based style. Blank pages are included for the reader so that notes, observations, and local protocols can be recorded. Chapter authors are all specialists in the area they have authored and provide state of the art views of topics. The book is user friendly, clearly indexed and pocket sized, and is a useful companion to those working in the field of women's health.

1. Setting the scene: disciplines, settings and multi-professional teams 2. Nurses' impact on care, role, training and career pathway 3. The basics 4. Paediatric and adolescent gynaecology 5. Menstrual and bleeding disorders 6. Hormone and endocrine disorders 7. Other disorders of women's health 8. Sexual health 9. Menopause 10. Bladder and urogenital prolapse 11. Gynaecological oncology 12. Nursing care of gynaecological patients in hospital 13. Contraception 14. Unwanted fertility 15. Early pregnancy problems 16. Care of the woman in emergency gynaecology units 17. Fertility and subfertility 18. Colposcopy 19. Breast 20. Lifestyle issues