Nada L. Stotland, M.D., M.P.H., is Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Obstetrics and Gynecolog at Rush Medical College; and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Donna E. Stewart, M.D., D.Psych., F.R.C.P.C., is University Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Anethesia, Surgery, Medicine, and Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto; and Lillian Love Chair in Women's Health of the University Health Network in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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.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.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.

• ForewordChapter 1. The Interface Between Psychiatry and Obstetrics and Gynecology: An IntroductionPart I: PregnancyChapter 2. Normal and Medically Complicated PregnanciesChapter 3. Fetal AnomalyChapter 4. Psychiatric Disorders During PregnancyChapter 5. Psychotropic Drugs and Electroconvulsive Therapy During Pregnancy and LactationChapter 6. Adolescent PregnancyChapter 7. Postpartum DisordersChapter 8. Perinatal LossPart II: GynecologyChapter 9. Psychological Aspects of the Menstrual CycleChapter 10. Infertility and the New Reproductive TechnologiesChapter 11. Induced Abortion in the United StatesChapter 12. Menopause: Myths and RealitiesChapter 13. Chronic Gynecologic PainChapter 14. Gynecologic Disorders and SurgeryChapter 15. Gynecologic OncologyChapter 16. Women and HIV InfectionPart III: General IssuesChapter 17. Reproductive Choices and Development:Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic PerspectiveChapter 18. Female Sexual DisordersChapter 19. Psychopharmacology in WomenChapter 20. Alcohol and Substance Abuse in Obstetrics and Gynecology PracticeChapter 21. Eating Disorders and ReproductionChapter 22. Breast Disorders and Breast CancerChapter 23. Women and ViolenceChapter 24. Psychological Aspects of Lesbian Health CareChapter 25. Ethics and Women's HealthChapter 26. The Male PerspectiveChapter 27. Collaborations Between Psychiatry andObstetrics and GynecologyChapter 28. What Is a Minority? Issues in Setting and DialogueIndex

Nada L. Stotland, M.D., M.P.H., is Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Obstetrics and Gynecolog at Rush Medical College; and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Donna E. Stewart, M.D., D.Psych., F.R.C.P.C., is University Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Anethesia, Surgery, Medicine, and Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto; and Lillian Love Chair in Women's Health of the University Health Network in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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.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.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.

• ForewordChapter 1. The Interface Between Psychiatry and Obstetrics and Gynecology: An IntroductionPart I: PregnancyChapter 2. Normal and Medically Complicated PregnanciesChapter 3. Fetal AnomalyChapter 4. Psychiatric Disorders During PregnancyChapter 5. Psychotropic Drugs and Electroconvulsive Therapy During Pregnancy and LactationChapter 6. Adolescent PregnancyChapter 7. Postpartum DisordersChapter 8. Perinatal LossPart II: GynecologyChapter 9. Psychological Aspects of the Menstrual CycleChapter 10. Infertility and the New Reproductive TechnologiesChapter 11. Induced Abortion in the United StatesChapter 12. Menopause: Myths and RealitiesChapter 13. Chronic Gynecologic PainChapter 14. Gynecologic Disorders and SurgeryChapter 15. Gynecologic OncologyChapter 16. Women and HIV InfectionPart III: General IssuesChapter 17. Reproductive Choices and Development:Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic PerspectiveChapter 18. Female Sexual DisordersChapter 19. Psychopharmacology in WomenChapter 20. Alcohol and Substance Abuse in Obstetrics and Gynecology PracticeChapter 21. Eating Disorders and ReproductionChapter 22. Breast Disorders and Breast CancerChapter 23. Women and ViolenceChapter 24. Psychological Aspects of Lesbian Health CareChapter 25. Ethics and Women's HealthChapter 26. The Male PerspectiveChapter 27. Collaborations Between Psychiatry andObstetrics and GynecologyChapter 28. What Is a Minority? Issues in Setting and DialogueIndex

Nada L. Stotland, M.D., M.P.H., is Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Obstetrics and Gynecolog at Rush Medical College; and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Donna E. Stewart, M.D., D.Psych., F.R.C.P.C., is University Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Anethesia, Surgery, Medicine, and Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto; and Lillian Love Chair in Women's Health of the University Health Network in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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.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.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.

• ForewordChapter 1. The Interface Between Psychiatry and Obstetrics and Gynecology: An IntroductionPart I: PregnancyChapter 2. Normal and Medically Complicated PregnanciesChapter 3. Fetal AnomalyChapter 4. Psychiatric Disorders During PregnancyChapter 5. Psychotropic Drugs and Electroconvulsive Therapy During Pregnancy and LactationChapter 6. Adolescent PregnancyChapter 7. Postpartum DisordersChapter 8. Perinatal LossPart II: GynecologyChapter 9. Psychological Aspects of the Menstrual CycleChapter 10. Infertility and the New Reproductive TechnologiesChapter 11. Induced Abortion in the United StatesChapter 12. Menopause: Myths and RealitiesChapter 13. Chronic Gynecologic PainChapter 14. Gynecologic Disorders and SurgeryChapter 15. Gynecologic OncologyChapter 16. Women and HIV InfectionPart III: General IssuesChapter 17. Reproductive Choices and Development:Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic PerspectiveChapter 18. Female Sexual DisordersChapter 19. Psychopharmacology in WomenChapter 20. Alcohol and Substance Abuse in Obstetrics and Gynecology PracticeChapter 21. Eating Disorders and ReproductionChapter 22. Breast Disorders and Breast CancerChapter 23. Women and ViolenceChapter 24. Psychological Aspects of Lesbian Health CareChapter 25. Ethics and Women's HealthChapter 26. The Male PerspectiveChapter 27. Collaborations Between Psychiatry andObstetrics and GynecologyChapter 28. What Is a Minority? Issues in Setting and DialogueIndex