Title: Periods : from menarche to menopause /
Authors: Golub, Sharon.
Publisher: Sage Publications,
Year: 1992
Subjects: Menstruation.; Menstruation Psychological aspects.; Menstruation
Abstract: Witty, sensitive, and learned, Sharon Golub contributes a welcome overview about menstruation--separating fact from myth, normalcy from pathology. Periods: From Menarche to Menopause imparts a broad survey of menstrual-cycle research, covering psychological, physiological, developmental, and medical issues. Golub's fine work will lead to a greater understanding of women and the influence of menstruation in women's lives. Required reading for women and men, Periods: From.
Contents: Foreword / Alice J. Dan -- 1. The Meaning of Menstruation. A Cross-Cultural View. The Role of Language. Religious Origins. Medicine and Science: A Historical Perspective. Attitudes Toward Menstruation Today -- 2. Menarche: The Onset of Menstruation. Pubertal Development. Psychological Effects of Menarche on the Early Adolescent Girl. The Importance of Timing. Impact on Relationships: Parents, Peers, and Sex. What Girls Really Need to Know -- 3. Physiological Aspects of the Menstrual Cycle. Differences Between Animals and People. Hormonal, Systemic and Metabolic Changes. Clinical Problems. Menstrual Synchrony. Stress and Menstruation. Effects of Exercise -- 4. Psychological Aspects of the Menstrual Cycle. Changes in Sensation and Perception. Variations in Mood. Changes in Personality and Behavior. Cognitive Function and Work-Related Activities --^