Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are more common than many people might think - and not just among adults. Chlamydia remains the most frequently reported bacterial STD in the United States.

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.

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.

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...