An up-to-date textbook on the clinical essentials in women's healthcare

Written by an international team of OB/GYN practitioners, this book offers an overview of the most important and common clinical issues in obstetrics and gynecology, including reproductive endocrinology, gynecologic oncology, maternal fetal medicine, and sexuality. It provides readers with current information on evidence-based approaches to the management of normal pregnancy, labor and birth, as well as the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of high-risk pregnancy, infertility, and acute and chronic diseases, and psychiatric disorders in women of all ages. For each condition the authors give a clear definition, discuss its epidemiology, etiology and pathophysiology, and present the most up-to-date protocols for its detection, screening, and clinical management. They also provide a thoughtful evaluation of why certain therapies and approaches are more effective than others.

Features:

- Clearly and consistently organized chapters for optimal comprehension of the material
- A section dedicated to the legal and ethical issues related to reproductive health
- 240 illustrations, most in full color, demonstrating critical concepts and data
- A summary of key points at the end of most chapters and "Evidence" boxes that focus on evidence-based research

A comprehensive introduction to the field, Obstetrics and Gynecology: The Essentials of Clinical Care is an excellent textbook for medical students on clinical rotation in OB/GYN, and for residents and practitioners in the specialty. Nurses, midwives, and physician assistants will also benefit from its wealth of information.

Part I Patient Care
1 Life-Long OB/GYN Care for Women
2 OB/GYN Examinations and Evaluations
3 Embryology of the Female Reproductive System
4 The Menstrual Cycle and Fertilization
5 Genetics and Genomic Applications in OB/GYN Practice
6 Pap Smear and Human Papilloma Virus Testing
7 Genetic Screening and Obstetric Procedures
Part II Obstetrics
Section I Normal Obstetrics
8 Maternal Fetal Physiology
9 Preconception and Antepartum Care
10 Intrapartum Care and Fetal Surveillance
11 Labor and Delivery
12 Immediate and Postpartum Newborn Care
Section II Abnormal Obstetrics
13 Ectopic Pregnancies
14 Spontaneous Abortion
15 Pathological Labor and Delivery
16 Pre-Eclampsia Eclampsia Syndrome
17 Rhesus Isoimmunization
18 Multifetal Pregnancy
19 Preterm Birth and Fetal Growth Restrictions
20 Premature Rupture of Membranes and Third Trimester Bleeding
21 Hypertension in Pregnancy
22 Postpartum Hemorrhage and Infection
23 Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy
24 Perinatal and Maternal Mortality
25 Psychiatric Issues during and after Pregnancy
26 Other Medical Complications in Pregnancy
27 Post-Term Pregnancy
Part III Gynecology
Section I General Gynecology
28 Contraception and Sterilization
29 Therapeutic Abortion
30 Vaginitis and Vulvitis
31 Sexually Transmitted Diseases
32 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
33 Endometriosis and Adenomyosis
34 Chronic Pelvic Pain
35 Pelvic Relaxation, Urinary Incontinence, and Urinary Tract Infection
Section II Breasts
36 The Breast and Benign Breast Disease
37 Breast Cancer: Prevention, Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Section III Procedures
38 Surgical Procedures in Gynecology
Part IV Reproductive Endinocronology, Infertility, and Related Topics
39 Amenorrhea and Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
40 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hirsutism, and Virilization
41 Dysmenorrhea: Pain Menstruation
42 Infertility
43 Premenstrual Syndrome
44 Perimenopause, Menopause, and Postmenopause: Consequences of Ovarian Reproductive Aging
Part V Gynecologic Oncology
45 The Biology of Cancer
46 Gestational Trophoblastic Disease: Molar Pregnancy
47 Vulvar and Vaginal Lesions
48 Cervical Neoplasia and Cancer
49 Uterine Leiomyomas
50 Endometrial Cancer
51 Ovarian and Fallopian Tube Cysts and Tumors
Part VI Human Sexuality
52 Sexuality
53 Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Part VII Professional Behavior, Ethics, and Legalitis
54 Medical Economics and Social Issues
55 Provider Patient Communications and Interactions
56 Clinical Ethics in Obstetrics and Gynecology
57 Legal Issues in Obstetrics and Gynecology