Where Women Has No Doctor

Hesperian's new 2006 edition of Where Women Have No Doctor online!
To access the complete edition, visit the website here.

Where Women Have No Doctor combines self-help medical information with an understanding of how poverty, discrimination and culture can limit women's health and access to care. Developed with community-based groups and medical experts from over 30 countries, Where Women Have No Doctor is essential for any woman who wants to improve her health, and for health workers who want more information about the problems that affect only women or that affect women differently from men.

This 2006 edition features new and updated information on HIV/AIDS,including the use of antiretrovirals and preventing mother-to-child transmission, treatment of sexually transmitted infections, family planning, TB, care for women who have had after abortions, and medicines. Major topics covered include: Pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding, health concerns of women with disabilities, girls, older women and refugees, sexual health, HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections, the use of medicines in women's health, mental health, the politics of women's health, and rape and violence against women.

The book is also available in over 20 languages worldwide, extending its impact to an even wider global audience. Visit our website to see a full ist of translations:
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Where Women Have No Doctor can also be purchased for $22 plus shipping by calling 1-888-729-1796 (within the USA) or via the website: www.hesperian.org

Note this book is also available as part of Reproductive Health Box Set. Please contact Hesperian directly for inquiries regarding bulk discounts.