Susan M. Lark, M.D., is one of the foremost authorities in the field of women's health care and preventive medicine. In this illustrated book, she provides information on the prevention and treatment of menstrual cramps, including: help in understanding what menstrual cramps are, as well as their symptoms, causes, and diagnosis; a workbook designed to assist you in identifying the important symptoms and risk factors, and then help you to create a tailor-made program to alleviate those symptoms; effective self help programs including detailed information on vitamins, minerals, and herbs, diet, meal plans, and recipes, acupressure, yoga, breathing exercises, and stress reduction techniques; and information on current medical treatments and drug therapies.