The V Zone A Woman's Guide to Intimate Health Care

Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Intimate Health CareThe V Zoneanswers those difficult and embarrassing questions women often are unable to ask their own doctor. Colette Bouchez, an award winning medical journalist, explains important health information in easy-to-understand language, and offers women a clear, concise plan for dealing with the most common gynecological complaints. In addition to describing currently available medical treatments,The V Zonereports on natural and alternative solutions, and helps navigate the wide array of over-the-counter products, including menstrual aids, home test kits, and feminine hygiene products. Know instantly what's safe to use, what's not, when it's okay to self-treat, and when it's time to seek professional care. Also included is the latest information on:vaginitis painful sex urinary tract infections yeast infections STDs and much more!With advice from over two dozen medical experts,The V Zoneis the definitive guide women can turn to and rely on, today and for years to come.

Colette Bouchez is the coauthor of Getting Pregnant and the former medical writer for the New York Daily News. She has been honored by the American Cancer Society, the American Academy of Dermatology, NBCAM, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. She is currently a medical reporter for www.healthscout.com, and her weekly columns are distributed nationwide by The New York Times Syndicate. The author lives in New York City and can be contacted at www.thevzone.net.