Posted July 2014

THE WOMEN’S HEALTH BOOK was recently launched. Dr Carey is a contributing author and with physiotherapist, Margaret Sherburn, compiled chapter 39 on Prolapse and Incontinence. This chapter provides women with an understanding of prolapse and incontinence, including causation, symptoms, and both surgical and non-surgical treatments.

The publishers, Random House Australia, have provided the following description of this new book:

“As a woman, looking after your health is the most important step you can take towards creating a healthy, happy family and a thriving community. But in today’s busy world, with so many demands on your time, it’s not always easy to find information you can trust.

The Women’s Health Book is written specifically for women by health professionals who specialise in women’s health. The Royal Women’s Hospital is the largest health facility specialising in women’s health in Australia and is well placed to help you look after your physical, mental and social wellbeing.

Here you’ll find information and advice for every stage of your life, from adolescence through to older age. Covering everything from periods, sexuality, bullying and diet to pregnancy, mental health, cancer and arthritis, this is an essential reference book for every Australian woman’s shelf.

It is designed to help you participate as an equal partner in your health care. Armed with the facts, you will be empowered to ask more questions and then make better choices that can help to improve your health, reduce any risks you face, and even prevent future health problems.”