This book provides primary care clinicians, researchers, and educators with a guide that helps facilitate comprehensive, evidenced-based healthcare of women and gender diverse populations. Many primary care training programs in the United States lack formalized training in women's health, or if they do, the allotted time for teaching is sparse. This book addresses this learning gap with a solid framework for any program or individual interested in learning about or teaching women's health.

 

It can serve as a quick in-the-clinic reference between patients, or be used to steer curricular efforts in medical training programs, particularly tailored to internal medicine, family medicine, gynecology, nursing, and advanced practice provider programs. Organized to cover essential topics in women's health and gender based care, this text is divided into eight sections:  Foundations of Women's Health and Gender Based Medicine, Gynecologic Health and Disease, Breast Health and Disease, Common Medical Conditions, Chronic Pain Disorders, Mental Health and Trauma, Care of Selected Populations (care of female veterans and gender diverse patients), and Obstetric Medicine. Using the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) and American Board of Internal Medicine blueprints for examination development, authors provide evidence-based reviews with several challenge questions and annotated answers at the end of each chapter. The epidemiology, pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of all disease processes are detailed in each chapter. Learning objectives, summary points, certain exam techniques, clinical pearls, diagrams, and images are added to enhance reader's engagement and understanding of the material.

 

Written by experts in the field, Sex and Gender-Based Women's Health is designed to guide all providers, regardless of training discipline or seniority, through comprehensive outpatient women's health and gender diverse care.

SECTION I: Common Topics for Reproductive Age Women

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Contraception and Family Planning
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Amenorrhea and the Female Athlete Triad
Irritable Bowel Disease
Migraine Headaches
SECTION II: Mental Health
Mood Disorders in Women
Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Trauma
Eating Disorders
SECTION III: Special Populations
LGBT Care
Gender Dysphoria and Care of the Transgender Patient
SECTION IV: Gynecologic Issues
Vaginitis and Cervicitis
Benign Gynecologic Disease: Fibroids, Endometriosis, Ovarian Cysts
Chronic Pelvic Pain (pelvic floor dysfunction, interstitial cystitis, sexual trauma, psychologic)
Gynecologic Emergencies: Ectopic Pregnancy, Ovarian Torsion, and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Cervical Cancer Screening and Management of the Abnormal Pap
Cancers of the Urogenital Tract (Ovarian/Uterine/Fallopian/Vulvar/Vaginal/Bladder)
SECTION V: Breast Health
Breast Cancer Screening
Care of the Breast Cancer Survivor and Chemoprophylaxis
Benign Breast Disease
SECTION VI: Cardiovascular Health
Risk Factors for Heart Disease in Women
Guidelines for Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease in Women
SECTION VII: Pregnancy
Preconception Counseling
Care of the Pregnant Patient
Post-Partum Care
SECTION VIII: Common Topics for Menopause Age Women
Diagnosis and Management of Menopause
Atrophic Vaginitis
Urinary Incontinence
Sexual Dysfunction
Bone Health.