This is a handy reference that emphasizes the common problems encountered in gynecologic and obstetric practice. It simplifies a vast amount of information without being overly simplistic. A wide range of topics is addressed; sections include:: General Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Gynecologic Oncology, General Obstetrics, Maternal Complications, The Fetus, The Placenta, Labor and Delivery.
I GENERAL GYNECOLOGY AND INFERTILITY -Benign Lesions of the Vulva and Vagina -Lower Genital Tract Infections -Pelvic Inflammatory Disease -The Menstrual Cycle -Puberty -Amenorrhea -Premenstrual Syndrome and Dysmenorrhea -Abnormal Uterine Bleeding -Hirsutism -Leiomyomatous Uterus -Endometriosis & Adenomyosis -Acute and Chronic Pelvic Pain -Anovulation and Induction of Ovulation -Infertility -In Vitro Fertilization -Pelvic Organ Prolapse -Urinary Incontinenc-Spontaneous Abortions -Induced Abortion -Ectopic Pregnancy -Contraception -Female Sexual Dysfunction -Menopause -Breast Disease
II GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY -Vulvar and Vaginal Cancer -Precancerous Disease of the Lower Genital Tract -Cervical Cancer -Endometrial Hyperplasia and Uterine Cancer -Benign Adnexal Masses -Ovarian Cancer -Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
III SOCIAL/HEALTH ISSUES -Domestic Violence
IV PRENATAL CARE -Preconception Counseling -Normal Physiology of Pregnancy -Comprehensive Prenatal Care -Nutrition in Pregnancy
COMPLICATIONS OF PREGNANCY -Nausea in Pregnancy -Hypertension in Pregnancy -Diabetes in Pregnancy -Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy -Seizures in Pregnancy -Cardiovascular Disease in Pregnancy -Pulmonary Disease in Pregnancy -Renal Disease in Pregnancy -Infections During Pregnancy -Autoimmune Disease in Pregnancy -Alcohol and Drug Abuse During Pregnancy -Psychiatric Issues During Pregnancy -Surgical Disease in Pregnancy -Trauma in Pregnancy -Twin Pregnancy -Isoimmunization in Pregnancy
VI THE FETUS AND PLACENTA -Prenatal Diagnosis -Genetics in Pregnancy -Obstetric Ultrasound -Disorders of Fetal Growth -Disorders of Amniotic Fluid -Pathophysiology of the Placenta -Antepartum Bleeding
VII LABOR, DELIVERY, AND POSTPARTUM -Premature Cervical Dilation -Preterm Labor -Malpresentation -Antepartum Fetal Surveillance -Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance -Labor and Vaginal Delivery -Cesarean Section and Vaginal Delivery After Cesarean Section -Obstetric Anesthesia -Newborn Resuscitation -Postpartum Hemorrhage -Postpartum Issues