In this chapter we discuss healthy and unhealthy breasts. We examine the shape of breasts, their development during adolescence and the changes which take place during menstruation and pregnancy, the various symptoms which can appear and their meanings, such as benign breast conditions and breast cancer. The chapter aims to ...

The chapter examines our body and focuses on medical conditions unique to women and medical issues related to these conditions. It aims to widen our knowledge and understanding of our sexual and reproductive organs. The chapter opens with how to perform self-examinations and how to identify changes in our normal ...

The chapter discusses conditions that affect women more severely than men. For example: anaemia is more common in women. Anaemia can occur as a result of inherited conditions or as a result of iron or folic acid deficiency. Anaemia can be treated by changing ones diet or by taking supplements. ...