Practical Gynecology. a Guide for the Primary Care Physician

Synopsis

Fundamental, practical, and written to meet the needs of physicians with varying levels of gynecologic expertise, this fully revised and updated new edition focuses on what primary care clinicians need to know about gynecologic problems, allowing them to make solid decisions about whether to treat or refer. A fully searchable electronic version will be available to readers, reinforcing key concepts and ideas, and featuring additional resources.

From the Publisher

Fundamental, practical, and written to meet the needs of physicians with varying levels of gynecologic expertise, this fully revised and updated new edition focuses on what primary care clinicians need to know about gynecologic problems, allowing them to make solid decisions about whether to treat or refer. A fully searchable electronic version will be available to readers, reinforcing key concepts and ideas, and featuring additional resources.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Commonly Used Abbreviations
• 1 The Gynecologic Examination Pamela Charney
• 2 Sexuality Sharon J. Parish William H. Salazar
• 3 Menstrual Disorders and Abnormal Bleeding Shawn Gurtcheff Mark Gibson
• 4 Premenstrual Syndrome Janice Ryden
• 5 Contraception Alison B. Edelman
• 6 Spontaneous and Induced Abortion Laura D. Castleman Paul D. Blumenthal
• 7 Cervical Cancer Prevention Auguste H. Fortin VI
• 8 Vaginitis and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Roxanne Jamshidi Jonathan Zenilman
• 9 Gynecologic Emergencies Kindra Larson, Dee Fenner Janice Ryden
• 10 Urinary Incontinence Lisa Granville Dee Fenner
• 11 Endometriosis John C. Petrozza
• 12 Chronic Pelvic Pain Candace N. Howe Andrea J. Rapkin
• 13 Evaluation of Pelvic Masses Anita L. Nelson Robert M. Sinow Monica Hau Hien Le
• 14 Hysterectomy and Alternatives Mary T. Jacobson
• 15 Menopause Anne W. Moulton Mary H. Hohenhaus Michelle Stozek Anvar
• 16 Menopausal Hormone Therapy: Benefits, Risks, and Regimens Rebekah Wang-Cheng Ann Butler Nattinger
• 17 Diseases of the Vulva Paula Zook
• 18 Breast Cancer Screening and Management of Common Breast Problems Leah Wolfe
• 19 Preconception Care Joyce A. Sackey Gerda Ellen Tapelband
• 20 Infertility Bert Scoccia Janice Ryden
• 21 Intimate Partner Violence Joslyn W. Fisher Amy Weil Christina Nicolaidis
• 22 Lesbian Health Issues Audrey S. Koh Anne Rosenthal
• Index