Index 399
Organizing see Working for
change
Orgasm, 79, 145–146
Orphanages see Institutions
Osteoporosis see Weak bones
Outer folds of the vulva, 78, 145
Ovaries
illustrated, 79
monthly cycle and, 75, 79
Overweight see Weight
Ovulation, 75, 80
infertility and, 82
Oxytocin, overuse of, 13
P
Pain
arm, implants and, 199
attention to, need for, 85, 96
back pain, in pregnancy, 226–227
breastfeeding and, 256, 259–261
in breasts, monthly bleeding and, 73
in chest, panic attacks and, 56
during sex, 151–152, 160, 195
during urine passing, 105, 159,
160, 303
exercise and, 88, 90–92
in feet, 97
hemorrhoids, 108
in lower belly
bladder infection, 105
gonorrhea, 160
hepatitis, 167
IUD problems, 195
monthly bleeding
(cramps), 110
PID, 161
pregnancy and, 220
as sign of STIs, generally, 158
tubal pregnancy, 220
womb infection, 248
management of, 120, 152
mid or lower back, kidney
infection and, 106
in one leg, oral contraceptives
and, 197
of pressure sores, 116
rape and, 303
sex desire lacking and, 153
sex positions to relieve, 150
in stomach, no laxatives, 108
stretching muscles to control,
90, 91
of tendon overuse, 93
top of belly, sudden severe, 246
also see Joint pain and stiffness
Pain medicines, 120
Panic attacks, 56
Pap test, 131, 165
Paracetamol, 350
Paralysis, women with
c-section and, 244
family planning methods, choice
of, 206
hormonal methods of family
planning and, 196
labor and, 236, 242, 243
older women, 278, 280
orgasm and, 146
pregnancy and, 223–224, 227, 228,
230, 232
sexuality and, 146, 150, 152
vaginal delivery by, 244
also see Polio; Spinal cord
injuries, women with
Parasites
children and, 275
early detection, 126
hookworm, 87
Partners
abusive, partner choice and, 144
arranged marriages, 144, 155
deserting mothers of disabled
children, 21
disabled, as abusive, 289
finding a loving partner, 143–144
midnight, 30, 144
rape and feelings of, 305
STIs and, treatment together, 169
talking about sex, 147–149
also see Family; Sex; Violence
against women
Passing stools see Bowel
program; Stools
Passing urine see Urine passing
Pelvic area
illustrated, 79
uneven hip bones, 79
Pelvic exam, 127–134
dysreflexia precautions, 132–133
positions for, 133, 134
spastic (tight) muscles and, 134
steps of, 131
Pelvic inflammatory disease
(PID), 81, 161–162
Penicillin, 350
Penicillin family, 330
allergy to, 163, 330
Penis
illustrated, 79
sexual response and, 145
withdrawal of, 182
Period see Monthly bleeding
Permanent methods of family
planning
comparison chart with other
methods, 188
overview, 187
Pesticides
avoiding in pregnancy, 215
as cause of disability, 14
malaria prevention and, 275
Phenobarbital
oral contraceptives interacting
with, 355
pregnancy safety of, 231
Phenytoin
birth defects and, 231
gums swelling and growing, 98
oral contraceptives interacting
with, 355
Physical abuse
mental health problems caused
by, 290
overview, 294
support for leaving, 296–297
also see Abuse
Physical barriers, 9–10
health center and hospital design, 2
also see Accessibility
PID (pelvic inflammatory
disease), 81, 161–162
Piles (hemorrhoids), 108
Pills see Drugs; Medicines; Tablets
Pill, the see Oral contraceptives
Pinkeye (conjunctivitis), 99
Placenta, 236, 246, 247
Plantago ovata (psyllium husks), 108
Plant remedies see Traditional
medicines
Pneumonia, 175
Podophyllin, 351
Poisons, as cause of disability, 13, 14
Police
abuse education of, 312
abuse reports to, 297
rape reports to, 300, 301, 302, 304
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