American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Book of the Year Award Winner! Women's Gynecologic Health, Second Edition is a comprehensive text that equips students and practicing clinicians with a strong foundation in women's gynecologic health, including health promotion, maintenance, and treatment. Based on the most recent research, the authors provide authoritative content written from a feminist perspective to convey a holistic approach to care. Completely updated and revised, this second edition includes four new chapters on diagnosis of pregnancy at the gynecologic visit, women's health after bariatric surgery, sexual assault, and urinary tract infections. In addition, the chapter on gynecologic health care for sexual and gender minorities has been expanded to include care not only for lesbians, but also for bisexual women and transgender individuals. Key Features Include: Clinical considerations specific to the different physical and psychosocial life stages of women Emphasis on physiologic mechanisms in order to enhance understanding of normal and abnormal processes Evidence-based content Applicable for both students and practicing clinicians