Management of the Perimenopause

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Brand: McGraw Hill / Medical

ISBN: 9780071422819

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A Unique Decision-Making Tool for Daily Practice

This evidence-based resource provides easy-to-use, expert guidance on the assessment and treatment of common perimenopausal problems seen in daily office practice. After a brief overview of physiologic and endocrinologic changes, and the staging of the perimenopause (by STRAW definition), youll find practical, easy-to-access coverage of::

Management of specific symptoms and problems, such as hot flashes, cognitive changes, breast masses, and osteoporosisPreventive clinical practice, featuring in-depth coverage of hormone replacement therapiesAlternative therapies, including vitamins, herbs, and phytoestrogens

Separate sections cover screening tests and all major alternative therapies.

About the Practical Pathways Series::

Practical Pathways in Obstetrics & Gynecology is a unique series specially designed to tackle the challenging clinical topics encountered in daily practice. Each title in the series features a standardized, user-friendly approach that guides you systematically through evaluation, diagnosis, and management::

A high-yield, algorithmic Pathway at the start of most chapters provides an “at-a-glance” summary of recommended managementWhats the Evidence? questions summarize major clinical trials and their application to daily practiceGuiding Questions review what strategic questions clinicians should ask themselves when first evaluating a patientKey Points are highlighted in the marginsCase Studies demonstrate the clinical application of concepts, and further hone diagnostic skillsReferences facilitate further research or study

Product Details

Brand McGraw Hill / Medical

Reference 45168

EAN13 9780071422819

ISBN 9780071422819

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Publication date: 2006
Issue number: 1
Cover: hard cover
Pages count: 360
Dimensions (mm): 185 x 236
Weight (g): 1168

Contributors
Foreword, Sherry Sherman, PhD, National Institute on Aging
Preface
Section 1: Physiology of the Perimonopause
1. Perimenopause Perspective, Margery L.S. Gass
2. Endocrine Changes and Stages of the Menopausal Transition, Robert W. Rebar
Section 2: Aging and Neurocognitive Changes
3. Management of Hot Flashes, Robert R. Freedman
4. Cognitive Changes in Perimenopause, Robert Krikorian

5. Sleep Disorders in Perimenopausal and Menopausal Women, Diagnosis and Clinical Management, E.O. Bixler and A.N. Vgontzas
6. Perimenopause and Sexuality, Sheryl A. Kingsberg
7. Migraine Headaches, Ken N. Muse
8. Impact of Perimenopause on Physical Appearance and Reproductive Tissues, James H. Liu
Section 3: Pathophysiology
9. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment, James H. Liu
10. Clinical Management of Uterine Myomas, Karen L. Ashby
11. Evaluation and Management of Pelvic Pain, Thomas Janicki
12. Management of Cystic Ovarian Tumors in the Perimenopausal Woman, Fred R. Ueland, Paul D. DePriest, John R. van Nagell, Jr.
13. Breast Pain, Mass, or Discharge, Elizabeth A. Shaughnessy
14. Hypercholesterolemia and Lipoprotein Disorders, Cynthia A. Stuenkel
15. Depression, moodiness, and Premenstrual Syndrome, Lesley M. Arnold
16. Thyroid Dysfunction, Sona Kashyap, Shahla Nader
17. Vulvodynia, Michael S. Baggish
Section 4: Hormone Therapy
18. Sexual Dysfunction and Androgen Replacement Therapy, Elizabeth A. Wise, Carol J. Mack, James A. Simon
19. Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy: Observational Studies to Clinical Trials, Shari S. Bassuk, JoAnn E. Manson
20. Hormone therapy: When and How? Margery L.S. Gass
Section 5: Preventive Health Strategies
21. Contraception, Paul A. Robb, Daniel B. Williams
22. Cancer Screening and Prevention, Elizabeth V. Brandewie
23. Bone Health in the Perimenopause, Rebecca D. Jackson, W. Jerry Mysiw, Shubhangi Shidham
24. Alternative Medicine Use, Maida Taylor
Index