576 Index (Yellow Pages)
Infibulation (See Female genital
cutting)
Injections
allergic shock from, 545
in buttock, 544
diazepam, 87
for family planning, 201, 214–215
giving, 542–545
HIV and, 285
preparing a syringe, 543
for infection after abortion, 257
to start labor, 85
weak blood (anemia) and, 471
(Also see Medicines)
Injections for family planning
combined, 214–215
effectiveness of, 201
progestin-only, 214
side effects, 214, 215
stopping, 215
using, 215
Injuries
internal, from abortion, 258
mental health and, 418
from pregnancy and childbirth,
101–103
from rape, 5, 329, 337, 370
(Also see Female genital cutting;
Violence against women)
Inner folds of the vulva, 44
Insect bites, HIV and, 285
Inserts, 474 (Also see Medicines)
Intercourse (See Sex)
Internal injury, from abortion, 258
Intra uterine devices (See IUDs)
Intravenous drip (IV), 540
Inverted nipples, 114
Iodine
importance of, 169
iodized salt, 68, 169
sources of, 169
Iron, 167
food sources of, 167
other sources of, 167
for weak blood (anemia), 53, 73,
129, 167
Irrigation, 177
Isolation, as abuse, 317
Isoniazid, 505
Itching
genital growths (warts), 269
genitals, 265, 266, 267, 272
in persons with HIV, 300–301
sugar sickness (diabetes) and, 174
vagina, 265
IUCD (See IUDs)
IUDs, 216–217
after abortion, 250
choosing a method for family
planning, 200–201, 224–225
danger signs, 217
defined, 200
effectiveness of, 201
as emergency method of family
planning, 226
infertility and, 231
overview, 216
pain with, 217, 354
progestin, 216
progestin IUDs, 216
side effects, 216
STIs and, 216
stopping, 217
using, 217
who should not use, 216
women with disabilities and, 145
IV (intravenous drip), 540
J
Jaundice, yellow baby, 118
Jelly, contraceptive (See
Spermicides)
Jobs (See Work;Working
mothers)
Joint and muscle pain (arthritis)
in older women, 133
overweight and, 174
Joints
contractures, 143
kneeling work and, 405
repetitious movements and, 405
Juvenile diabetes (See Sugar
sickness)
K
Kaposi’s sarcoma, 301
Kerosene, fire safety, 394
Ketoconazole, 505
for fungal infections, 300
for thrush, 305
Khat (See Drugs)
Kidney infection, 366–368
causes, 366
drugs and alcohol and, 438
medicines, cautions about, 477
signs, 367
treatment, 368
(Also see Urine system problems)
Kidney stones, 369
Killing oneself (suicide), 419, 431
Kissing, not a cause of HIV, 285
Kneeling work, 405
Knitting, health risks from, 406
L
Laboratories, 34
Labor (See Childbirth)
Lace making, health risks from,
406
Lactational amenorrhea method
(LAM), 218
Lamivudine, 519–520
Latrines
building, 152
for refugees and displaced women,
451
Laws (See Government policies
and laws;Working for change)
Laxatives, 70
Leaders, women as, 456–457
Lead poisoning, 403, 406
Legal issues (See Government
policies and laws;Working for
change)
Legs
acupressure massage, 546–547
problems during pregnancy, 71
severe pain in one, 210
sitting or standing long time, 404
varicose veins in, 70, 132
weakness in, 173, 210
Legumes, planting, 176
Lemon juice
purifying water, 155
for thrush, 305
Lice, 265
Life cycle of women, 47
Lifting safety, 398
Lip, cleft in baby, 118
Liquid medicines
measuring, 475
taking, 474
(Also see Medicines)
Liquids
clean source of water, 151
giving rectal fluids, 541
recommendation for older women,
126
rehydration drink, 540
(Also see Alcohol; Caffeine; Water)
Listening
active, 426
importance of, 30
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