(Yellow Pages) Index 585
Temperature
fertility and, 232
how to take, 530
normal and fever levels, 530
Testicles
cancer from DES (diethylstilbestrol),
471
illustrated, 46
overview, 46
swollen or painful, 265
Testosterone, production of, 46
Tests (See Exams and tests)
Tetanus
after abortion, 256
from female genital cutting, 461–462
in newborn, 95
signs, 461
vaccinations, 68, 161, 462, 515
Tetracycline, 516
for baby eye care, 78, 83
for chlamydia, 268
family of medicines, 480
overview, 480
for syphilis, 271
Thermometer, using, 530
Thirst
constant, 174
dehydration, 298
rehydration drink, 540
(Also see Dehydration)
Threats, 317
Throat cancer, 384
Thrush (yeast)
during breastfeeding, 117
in persons with AIDS, 305
(Also see Yeast infections)
Tinidazole, 516
for trichomonas, 268
Tippy Tap, 526
Tiredness
antiretrovirals and, 578
constant, 174
hepatitis B and, 277
Tobacco
cancer and, 376, 377, 384
coughing and, 303
during breastfeeding, 109
fertility and, 232
health and, 163
health problems from, 438, 443
HIV and, 291
menopause and, 125
the pill and, 209
pregnancy and, 68
for women, 443
(Also see Drugs)
Tongue, pale, 172
Tooth care (See Teeth)
Touching
oneself (masturbation), 188
for sexual pleasure, 187
as safer sex, 189-190, 346
warning sign of violence, 330
Toxemia (see Eclampsia)
Traditional birth attendants (See
Health workers; Midwives)
Traditional methods
of building inner strength, 423
of family planning, 222
Training
in gender roles, 182
helping women help themselves,
30, 31
importance of, 58
for women with disabilities, 140
(Also see Education)
Transfusions, 39, 285
Transverse (sideways) baby, 75, 85
Trauma
helping women with, 430
mental health and, 418
reactions to, 420–421
Treatments
balancing with prevention, 163
choosing the best treatment, 22–25
helpful, harmless, and harmful, 22
risks and benefits, 24–25
(Also see Medicines; Solving health
problems; specific illness and
problems)
Trichloroacetic acid (TCA), 516
for genital warts, 269
Trichomonas
signs, 267
treatment, 268
Tubal ligation, 223
Tubal pregnancy, 73, 249, 354
STIs and, 274
Tuberculosis (TB), 386–391
blood in urine, 369
death from, 387
DOTS treatment, 391
during pregnancy, 389
overview, 386–387
in persons with HIV or AIDS, 291,
303, 391
pregnancy and, 389, 390, 517
prevalence of, 387
preventing, 391
resistance to medicines, 390
risks for women, 4, 388
signs, 389
spread of, 387, 388
Tuberculosis (TB) (continued)
test for, 389
treatment, 389–391
women and, 387
working for change, 391
Tubes, fallopian (See Fallopian
tubes)
Tumors (See Growths)
Twins
birth of, 89
breastfeeding, 118
health risks, 72
Twist exercise, 400
U
Ulcers on skin (See Sores)
Ulcers, stomach, medicines and,
477
Ultrasound, 37
Umbilical cord (See Cord)
Unconsciousness
after abortion, 254, 258
diabetes and, 174
shock and, 254
(Also see Fainting)
Unions
sex workers, 349–351
working women, 410–411
Units of medicine, 475
Upside down (breech) baby, 75,
77, 90–91
Urethra
man’s, 46
woman’s, 44
Urinary opening, 44
Urinating
after sex, 154, 279
long time between, 366
Urine system problems, 364–373
after female genital cutting, 365, 462,
465
blood in urine, 369
burning feeling, 265, 267, 367
catheter, 372–373
causes of infection, 366
from chemicals, 402
dark urine and whitish stools, 277
how to feel better, 278
infections of bladder or kidneys,
366–368
kidney or bladder stones, 369
leaking from vagina, 161, 370–371,
465, 538
need to pass urine often, 370
in older women, 128, 130, 131
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