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Well Woman (5 Parts)

Synopsis
The series offers a positive approach to women’s health, taking maintenance of good health and prevention of illness as starting points. They are based on the direct experience of ordinary women.
Part 1: Explains the female reproductive system. A doctor is shown carrying out an internal examination and performing a cervical smear test. Self-help advice is given to women suffering from cystisis and thrush.
Part 2: Looks at common problems associated with menstruation. Women speak about the relief they have found in yoga, homeopathic tablets, Vitamin B6 and other methods to combat pain and depression.
Part 3: Covers the range of contraceptives available and the side-effects they may have. Looks into the question of choosing the appropriate method of contraception to suit individual ways of life. Discusses abortion and sterilisation.
Part 4: Discusses the menopause. Older women talk about how they have coped with its often distressing symptoms. Shows how to carry out a breast examination.
Part 5: Looks at problems caused by isolation, loneliness and post-natal depression and the ways in which such problems can be overcome. Cases discussed include a self-help support group, Citizens Advice Bureaux, medication and the Samaritans.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 5 x 25 min.
Year of production
1983
Uses
General audiences.*
Subjects
Medical sciences
Keywords
abortion; anatomy; breast examination; cervical smears; contraception; depression - medical; gynaecology; menopause; menstruation; obstetrics; post-natal depression; sterilisation; women’s health

Credits

Director
Julia Drum
Producer
Suzanne Davies

Sections

Title
Private places
Synopsis
Part 1: Explains the female reproductive system. A doctor is shown carrying out an internal examination and performing a cervical smear test. Self-help advice is given to women suffering from cystisis and thrush.

Title
Rhythm and blues
Synopsis
Part 2: Looks at common problems associated with menstruation. Women speak about the relief they have found in yoga, homeopathic tablets, Vitamin B6 and other methods to combat pain and depression.

Title
Barring accidents
Synopsis
Part 3: Covers the range of contraceptives available and the side-effects they may have. Looks into the question of choosing the appropriate method of contraception to suit individual ways of life. Discusses abortion and sterilisation.

Title
Change of life
Synopsis
Part 4: Discusses the menopause. Older women talk about how they have coped with its often distressing symptoms. Shows how to carry out a breast examination.

Title
Depression
Synopsis
Part 5: Looks at problems caused by isolation, loneliness and post-natal depression and the ways in which such problems can be overcome. Cases discussed include a self-help support group, Citizens Advice Bureaux, medication and the Samaritans.

Production Company

Name

BBC Television

Distributor

Name

BBC Active Video for Learning - now BBC Learning

Contact
Carolina Fernandez Jeremy Wilcox (CF - for educational enquiries JW - channel sales manager)
Email
BBCStudiosLearning@bbc.com
Web
https://www.bbcstudioslearning.com/ External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 20 8433 1009
Address
BBC Studios Limited
Television Centre
101 Wood Lane
London
W12 7FA
UK
Notes
The BBC Active company has now been absorbed within BBC Learning, a division of BBC Studios. It was originally a joint venture between BBC Worldwide and Pearson Education. Formerly known as ‘BBC Worldwide Learning Studies’ and before that as ‘Videos for Education & Training’

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