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

Written by an international team of practitioners, this book offers an overview of the most important and common clinical issues in obstetrics and gynecology, including reproductive endocrinology, gynecologic oncology, 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 in women of all ages. For each condition the authors give a clear definition, discuss its epidemiology, etiology and pathophysiology, and present the most recent protocols for its detection, screening, and clinical management.

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- More than 200 illustrations, many in full color, demonstrating critical data and concepts- A summary of key points at the end of most chapters and "Best Evidence" boxes that focus on significant clinical trials- Self-test questions and answers on an accompanying website

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

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