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Book SynopsisDespite the backlash against hormone replacement therapy, the depletion of natural hormones in the female body continues to be a problem for women at middle age and beyond. Remedying the problem has proved difficult for women and doctors who are unaware of, or reluctant to prescribe, bioidential hormonesthose that match identically the hormones made naturally in the human body. Moods, Emotions, and Aging: Hormones and the Mind Body Connection explains the vital link for women between hormones, mood, and wellness. It outlines the dramatic hormonal shifts that women undergo in the years before menopause, and presents an approach to combining bioidentical hormone therapy with nutrients to achieve mood balance during midlife and beyond. Phyllis Bronson explains the differences between synthetic and bioidentical hormones, and offers vignettes of women who have used bioidentical hormones to help them deal with the changes that accompany natural hormone loss. This is a groundbreaking book forTrade ReviewFor many years, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was standard practice for women with pre-menopausal symptoms. But HRT fell out of favor after studies showed that women on these drugs were developing decreased vascular function and slight increases in the incidence of breast cancer, stroke and dementia. According to “Moods, Emotions and Aging,” by Phyllis J. Bronson, a Colorado-based researcher who advises women with hormone-based mood disorders, this “set off a wave of misinformation.” Doctors began advising patients to stop HRT, and as a result, Bronson writes, “many women started feeling lousy without their hormones.” Bronson attributes HRT’s side effects to the fact that commonly prescribed hormones are synthetic. She argues that women would respond better to bioidentical hormones, which are chemically identical to the hormones women make in their bodies. Such hormones, Bronson says, can improve a woman’s mood and sense of self without the negative consequences of synthetic versions. Bronson builds her case using her own story and those of the women she advises who have had success with bioidentical hormone therapy. She breaks down what happens to various hormones as women age, and how they can affect sexuality, emotional well-being and overall health, particularly age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s. * The Instrumentalist *Dr. Bronson’s book will equip anyone facing the challenges of hormone deficiencies. Because she works with and writes about real people with serious mood and hormone imbalances, her readers may see themselves in the patient stories she tells and be inspired to take action to resolve their own health issues.... Another valuable facet of Dr. Bronson’s book is the discussions of how emotional issues can both provoke and be a result of hormone disarray. With the myriad of tools provided in this book, people who may have “lost” themselves emotionally may be able to find a pathway back. * Women's International Pharmacy *Geared for women over 50 years old, Moods, Emotions and Aging is a culmination of this “out-of-the-box” scientist’s discoveries about how to control moods through and after menopause.... Bronson’s scientific theories are based on her intimate knowledge of how women work. This book is not about finding “the fountain of youth” or anti-aging, she said, but rather it is about aging gracefully and without fear. Her techniques to achieve this goal are “a rational, soulful approach to how to work with the science” of biology. * Vail Daily *Not only does Dr. Bronson discuss diagnosis of hormonal disorders and the proper use of bioidentical hormones to treat them, she also adds in a missing dimension, the use of nutritional supplements to benefit brain chemistry.... The book should be required reading for any physician or health care professional thinking of starting a bioidentical hormone practice. -- Jeffrey Dach, MDMoods, Emotions, and Aging is a treasure trove of crucial information that will help women understand and choose the right hormone therapies for optimal health. -- Christian Northrup M.D.Real Women with real problems are getting real results and life changes with real hormones. Dr. Bronson is the “real” deal as she shares her guidance and experience with her readers. Her message emphasizes that the solution is not a magic elixir used by everyone but is an individualized approach developed by understanding and using the science of biochemistry. -- Carol Petersen, RPh, CNP, Women's International PharmacyDr. Bronson cleverly integrates evolving biochemical research with clinical practice, illuminating the path to optimal hormonal balance, for women of all ages. -- Chris Martinez, MD, American Board of Emergency MedicineDr. Phyllis Bronson is a voice to listen to in the area of mood and hormones. A researcher, clinician and speaker on the subject for many years, she has distilled her world of experience into this well-written user-friendly book that will educate and inspire you. It's a must-read for any woman-- and the man who cares about her. -- Hyla Cass, MD, author of 8 Weeks to Vibrant HealthThe research which Phyllis and I pursued here, resulting in a significant finding, involved the spectroscopic study of natural progesterone and the synthetic version developed by pharmaceutical companies. The structural differences between the natural and synthetic progesterone have significant implications for women’s health. The work which Phyllis has done generally in the chemical and physiological effects of bioidentical hormones has received wide attention through her numerous lectures and publications. -- Dwight Smith, Ph.D., former chancellor of the University of DenverTable of ContentsPreface and Introduction 1: In Defense of Estrogen 2: The Truth about Progesterone 3: Mood Chemistry 4: The Connection between Body Type and Hormones 5: Weaving the Web. How hormones are central to the female psyche 6: Sexuality 7: Relationships 8: Diseases of Aging/Adventures in Aging Appendix: How to Use Bioidentical Hormones

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART I: Foundations of Botanical Medicine 1. From CAM to Functional Medicine: Health Care's Evolution 2. History of Herbal Medicines for Women: From Ancient to Modern Prescribing 3. Fundamental Principles of Herbal Medicine 4. Guidelines for Herbal Medicine Use PART II: Every Woman's Health 5. Endocrine Disorders and Adrenal Support 6. Sleep, Mood, and Sexual Function 7. Bone Health 8. Cardiovascular Health PART III: Gynecologic Health 9. Menstrual Wellness and Menstrual Problems 10. Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding 11. Breasts, Uterus and Pelvis 12. Vaginal and Sexually Transmitted Infections 13. Common Urinary Tract Problems 14. Breast Cancer Prevention and Supportive Therapies PART IV: Fertility and the Childbearing Cycle 15. Pregnancy and Botanical Medicine Use and Safety 16. Fertility Challenges 17. Pregnancy: First Trimester 18. Pregnancy: Second Trimester 19. Pregnancy: Third Trimester 20. Labor and Birth 21. The Postpartum 22. Breastfeeding and Botanical Medicine PART V: The Empowered Years: Menopausal Health 23. Menopausal Health APPENDICES Appendix I: Common and Botanical Medicine Names Quick Reference Dose Chart Appendix II: Chemical Constituents of Medicinal Plants Appendix III: Summary Table of Herbs for Women's Health

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Book SynopsisPregnancy after baby loss can be a scary and isolating experience, a path I know all too well. Zoe has managed to yet again create the ultimate guide and blueprint for anyone navigating this, to not only help them survive the next 9-months, but also to flourish and enjoy this magical time. The pages are packed with crucial advice, tips to overcome anxiety, stories from people who have encountered baby loss and journeyed subsequent pregnancies, wisdom from experts in healthcare, guidance to help process layers of grief, coupled with a day-by-day support journal to walk you through your entire pregnancy. Oh, how I wish I had had ''Pregnancy After Loss'' myself. -- Jools OliverPregnancy should be a time of joyous anticipation, but those forty weeks can feel very different if you are one of the many women who has previously lost a baby. In Pregnancy After Loss, Zoe Clark-Coates has created a compassionate and essential guide to lead you, day by day,

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Book SynopsisThe only textbook in this essential area of obstetrics authored primarily by physicians, Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring, 5th Edition, offers highly illustrated, comprehensive information on understanding and interpreting fetal heart rate tracings and their implications. Edited by Drs. Alison G. Cahill and Nandini Raghuraman, this substantially revised edition is an indispensable tool for promoting patient safety and improving outcomes—ideal for obstetric physicians, nurses, PAs, trainees, and all other members of the labor and delivery team. Provides clear, easy-to-follow guidance on physiology, clinical management of high-risk complications, liability and risk management, and much more Features fully up-to-date, evidence-based chapters revised by contributing authors who have specific expertise in each topic, highlighted by hundreds of current fetal heart rate scans and line drawings Includes a new section on Future Research in each chapter Covers key issues such as the physiological basis for monitoring, fetal hypoxemia and neonatal encephalopathy, instrumentation and pattern recognition, intrapartum and antepartum management, fetal central nervous system effects on monitor patterns, and the use of backup methods for evaluation of abnormal patterns Enrich your eBook reading experience Read directly on your preferred device(s),such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook,powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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Book SynopsisStay up to date with recent advances in the use of ultrasound in early gestation with this comprehensive, full-color reference. First Trimester Ultrasound Diagnosis of Fetal Abnormalities is an authoritative, systematic guide to the role of first trimester ultrasound in pregnancy risk assessment and the early detection of fetal malformations. High-quality illustrations and numerous tables throughout enhance readability, making this text an excellent daily resource in clinical practice.Features: Presents state-of-the-art information accompanied by hundreds of superb illustrations reflecting today’s best ultrasound technology. Covers general aspects of first trimester ultrasound, including physical principles and bioeffects, technical aspects, fetal biometry and pregnancy dating, screening for chromosomal aneuploidies, multiple pregnancies, and more. Features a chapter on detailed first trimester ultrasound which presents a new, comprehensiv

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Book SynopsisA BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEKWhen the First World War broke out, the suffragettes suspended their campaigning and joined the war effort. For pioneering suffragette doctors (and life partners) Flora Murray and Louisa Garrett Anderson that meant moving to France, where they set up two small military hospitals amidst fierce opposition. Yet their medical and organisational skills were so impressive that in 1915 Flora and Louisa were asked by the War Ministry to return to London and establish a new military hospital in a vast and derelict old workhouse in Covent Garden's Endell Street. That they did, creating a 573-bed hospital staffed from top to bottom by female surgeons, doctors and nurses, and developing entirely new techniques to deal with the horrific mortar and gas injuries suffered by British soldiers. Receiving 26,000 wounded men over the next four years, Flora and Louisa created such a caring atmosphere that soldiers begged to be sent to Endell Street. And then, following the end of the war and the Spanish Flu outbreak, the hospital was closed and Flora, Louisa and their staff were once again sidelined in the medical profession.The story of Endell Street provides both a keyhole view into the horrors and thrills of wartime London and a long-overdue tribute to the brilliance and bravery of an extraordinary group of women.Trade ReviewThis is the best book I've read about the First World War since Vera Brittain's Testament of Youth...With her impressively focused research and eye for human detail, Wendy Moore has produced an unforgettable microcosm...this fascinating book is a microcosm of early 20th-century Britain at its very best - and its very worst. -- Ysenda Maxtone Graham * The Times *Rarely is a book so important, so timely...vividly and meticulously written, Endell Street is a masterpiece to stretcher straight into a major film studio...[an] unmissable, thrilling read. -- Philippa Stockley * Evening Standard *Fascinating, carefully researched... Moore is superb at describing the medical advances that resulted in seven research papers by Endell Street doctors being published in The Lancet, among the first ever by women. * Guardian *Moore has scoured archives and diaries to produce a meticulously researched history of this extraordinary institution.... By writing this splendid book, Moore has ensured that the efforts of these pioneering women will never be forgotten. * Literary Review *Meticulously researched, written with élan and wit, Moore's account comes at just the right time... [it] reminds us that people can rise to an occasion, that the biggest advances - for medicine, for humanity - can come during the toughest times, as a result of the toughest times. It reminds us that great courage and great ingenuity are possible even when the world feels very dark. * New York Times *Informative, compelling and poignant, Endell Street is a forgotten story superbly told. * Times Literary Supplement *An absorbing and powerful narrative...Moore has an eye for detail that brings her story to life. * Wall Street Journal *Endell Street is an absolute delight. Wendy Moore has performed an incredible feat of historical detective work, and the result is a gripping account of courage and determination in the face of death. It is impossible not to love the suffragette surgeons as they fought for the wounded abroad and for women's rights at home. -- Amanda ForemanHow can a spectacular story like Endell Street just disappear? Luckily for us, it fell into the hands of one of our finest biographers. Wendy Moore's rich storyteller's voice has brought back the lives and achievements of these brave and brilliant women. -- Andrea Wulf, author of THE INVENTION OF NATUREThe story of the extraordinary women who ran the 'Suffragettes' Hospital' is visceral, timely, urgent and spellbinding. Wendy Moore's book is utterly involving and deeply thought-provoking, and all I can do is urge you to read it. -- Helen CastorFew authors write as colourfully and compellingly about the past as Wendy Moore. In her deft hands, the horrors of the First World War and the heroic efforts of the suffragette surgeons are conjured back to life. Meticulously researched and beautifully executed, Endell Street is an important book that shows Moore to be the masterful storyteller that she is. -- Lindsey Fitzharris, author of THE BUTCHERING ARTEndell Street is an extraordinary story, and beautifully told. -- Anita AnandTable of Contents1: A Good Feeling 2: A Sort of Holiday 3: Sunshine and Sweetness 4: Good God! Women! 5: Serfs and Slaves 6: Almost Manless 7: Pioneers, O Pioneers! 8: The March of the Women 9: Darkest Before Dawn 10: Full of Ghosts 11: The Soft Long Sleep

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Book SynopsisSelected as a Doody’s Core Title for 2023! With expert guidance on all aspects of gynecologic surgery, Te Linde’s Operative Gynecology, Thirteenth Edition, edited by Drs. Linda Van Le and Victoria L. Handa, remains your go-to resource from preoperative to postoperative care. Comprehensive, step-by-step instructions on how to perform all contemporary gynecologic procedures, updated diagnostic and management approaches, a greatly expanded illustration program, and new procedural videos, edited by Dr. Danielle Patterson, make this classic text an ideal reference for trainees as well as experienced practitioners. Offers readable, intuitive, and concise guidance from today’s best surgeons and teachers Fully updated chapters as well as a new chapter on imaging for the gynecologic surgeon Features high-quality illustrations throughout Includes over 40 new procedural videos, easily accessed in the eBook Provides clear, easy-to-follow roadmaps with “Steps in the Procedure” boxes included for all surgical chapters, and a reorganized table of contents designed for quick reference Contains an expansive section on gynecologic procedures and surgical management of selected conditions Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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Book SynopsisModern Colposcopy, 3rd Edition, has been updated to include the 2012 American Cancer Society/ASCCP/American Society for Clinical Pathology (ACS/ASCCP/ASCP) primary cervical screening guidelines and the new 2012/2013 ASCCP updated guidelines for the management of abnormal cervical cytology and cervical precancer.The first two editions of this book were published by the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP). This product is considered the standard of colposcopy and has the reputation of being the bestselling educational teaching module for the physician, resident, or advanced practice clinician who wishes to bridge the gap between the obvious need for increased early detection of cervical, vaginal, and vulvar disease and the intensive education required for colposcopy. Modern Colposcopy, 3rd Edition, provides an education about the lower genital tract through the use of colposcopy. This includes the disciplines of pathology, cytology, cytogenetics, preventive medicine, basic research, gynecologic oncology, and endocrinology which are relevant to the understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease processes of the lower genital tract.Features Include: Updated Consensus Guidelines on the Management of Women with Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Tests and Cancer Precursors are now available in this edition 1,815 color images Complete coverage of HPV related diseases, colposcopy and related topics Chapters added on adolescents and the expanding field of anal screening, diagnosis of anal HPV related precancer and cancer through high resolution anoscopy and treatment of anal and perianal neoplastic disease Companion website that includes fully searchable text, including the new ACS/ASCCP/ASCP updated guidelines Trade Review"This is considered an essential book for residents and physicians in obstetrics and gynecology, and the newest edition only strengthens its reputation. The incorporation of hundreds of figures and color photographs makes this book very practical and easy to comprehend. Given the changes to cervical cytology, it is important to keep editions of this book updated, especially if it is to serve as the cornerstone of the extensive collection of educational resources available from the ASCCP. This edition not only has the endorsement of the ASCCP, it also is a collaboration of the top academic leaders in the field of lower genital tract benign and neoplastic disease. I highly recommend it."- Doody's Book Review (November 2012) Lindsay Midori Kuroki, MD(Washington University School of Medicine)

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAmazon review comments (previous editions) As a student midwife I have found this book invaluable to my training. It covers common medical conditions and their effects on pregnancy. The volume has proved especially useful for several of my second year assignments which focus more on the 'abnormal' pregnancy. I will continue to use this book throughout my training and once qualified. This book is very well written and provides in-depth knowledge on key medical conditions. It is an essential part of any student midwife's reading list, easy to read yet containing the right level of information required. Brilliant! Excellent resource for lectures and writing assignments. Well written, easy to understand and relevant to my degree course. I would highly recommend it! Excellent book and ideal as it gets straight to the point without useless information. Fantastic.. it has been used in most assignments and has lots of useful and up-to-date information in it. A must for midwifery students!Table of Contents1. The midwife's role 2. Hypertensive disorders 3. Cardiac disorders 4. Thromboembolic disorders 5. Haematological disorders 6. Respiratory problems 7. Renal disorders 8. Epilepsy and other neurological conditions 9. Disorders of the endocrine system 10. Eating disorders 11. Disorders of the gastrointestinal system 12. Sepsis and infections in pregnancy and childbirth 13. Other medical conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth

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Book SynopsisThe classic guide to an unmedicated childbirth, fully revised for the twenty-first century—with updated information and attractive new illustrations and photos throughout. For women birthing vaginally, 90% of Bradley births are drug-free!The Bradley Method®, used and praised by women for almost seventy years, prepares you for drug and surgery-free childbirth and puts you in control by providing the tools to navigate evidence-based care. Certified childbirth educator Susan McCutcheon, one of Dr. Bradley’s first students, now makes this natural approach to childbirth more accessible than ever. You will learn:• Exercises and nutrition to get your body ready for birthing• To defuse fear by understanding all aspects of laboring• How to involve your partner as a birth coach and a fully engaged participant• What’s driving the induction epidemic and how to avoid an unnecessary induction•&

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Book SynopsisThis text provides coverage of the organization of obstetric anaesthetic services, as well discussing the physiological and pathological aspects of treating patients. It concludes with a survey of the different types of anaesthetic available and considers possible complications in treatment.Table of ContentsSECTION 1: OBSTETRIC ANAESTHETIC SERVICES: ORGANISATION AND OUTCOME. . 1.1 Maternity Services. . SECTION 2: SYSTEMATIC PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY. . 2.1 Cardiovascular System. . 2.2 Respiratory Physiology. . 2.3 Gastrointestinal Changes. . 2.4 Renal System. 2.5 Hepatobiliary System. . 2.6 The Nervous System. . 2.7 Metabolism and its disorders in pregnancy. . 2.8 Immunity and infection. . 2.9 Uterine and placental function. . 2.10 Puerperium. . 2.11 Drug abuse. . SECTION 3: REGIONAL ANAESTHESIA. . SECTION 4: GENERAL ANAESTHESIA. . SECTION 5: LABOUR. . SECTION 6: THE FETUS AND NEONATE. . SECTION 7: OBSTETRIC COMPLICATIONS. . Appendix 1. . Appendix 2

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Book SynopsisDada la reputación del Dr. Berek como líder e innovador en ginecología y oncología ginecológica, no sorprende que Berek y Novak. Ginecología 16.ª edición sea considerada como la enciclopedia definitiva sobre este tema. Para los profesionales de la especialidad médica de ginecología, médicos e investigadores que están totalmente dedicados a la atención y el bienestar de las mujeres, esta obra les servirá, tanto como herramienta de enseñanza como de referencia, un recurso inestimable para el ejercicio de su crucial y fundamental labor. Esta edición cubre todo el espectro de la atención médica de la mujer, proporcionando la información y orientación necesaria, desde los principios de la práctica, como la atención preventiva y primaria de la mujer; métodos de diagnóstico y manejo en ginecología general; ginecología operatoria; uroginecología y cirugía reconstructiva pélvica; problemas de embarazo temprano, endocrinología reproductiva y oncología ginecológica; asimismo, se incluyen nuevos capítulos sobre robótica, violencia contra las mujeres y agresión sexual.

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Book SynopsisThis practical, high-yield Pocket Notebook title is an ideal on-the-go reference for trainees and practitioners of obstetrics and gynecology. Written by residents with oversight from fellows and faculty experts, and perfect for initial care plans during rounds, this easy-to-use, loose-leaf resource is packed with up-to-date information answering the clinical questions you face every day. Pocket Obstetrics and Gynecology, Second Edition , is an indispensable quick resource you won’t want to be without! Includes a new chapter that covers substance abuse in pregnancy, depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and psychosis. Features fully revised content throughout, keeping you up to date with best practices and the latest research in the field. Covers primary care; emergencies; operative ob-gyn; pelvic surgery and urogynecology; infertility; prenatal care; normal labor and delivery; complicated pregnancy and delivery; cardiol

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Book Synopsis“Doulas’ Guide to Birthing Your Way contains a wealth of information for pregnant women and their partners.” From the foreward written by Dr. John M. Kennell, Pediatrician and co-author of Bonding and Mothering the Mother. Doulas’ Guide to Birthing Your Way is written for you, the mother, and your doula if you have one. It will lead you step-by-step through the birth process, so you’ll know what to expect. Whether this is your first child or you are an experienced mother, the Doulas’ Guide will be your guide to giving birth your way. You will learn the following: • How to build a birth team that supports you • How to write a Birth Vision that reflects your priorities • The ten things that must be in your birth bag • Tips, tools and techniques to help you have the easiest birth possible • Ways to avoid a cesarean birth or how to accomplish a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) • How to get breastfeeding off to a good start • The best ways to avoid postpartum depression Giving birth is something you’ll remember the rest of your life. Knowing what to expect and having a birth vision will help you take control of your birth and make educated decisions should the need arise.

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Book SynopsisUnderstand the menopause with all its changes and challenges and choose practices and treatments, brought to you by a team of experts, to make this next stage in your wellness journey healthy and positive.Find the right combination of resources for you - to stay physically, mentally, and spiritually well throughout the menopause.Your journey is unique. This insightful book will help you find the right combination of resources that work for you. It includes:- Specialist expert writers for each section of the book - HRT, Natural Remedies, Exercise, Nutrition and Mental Wellness - Practical strategies on how to manage menopause naturally and make it a more positive, empowering experience - Symptom Finder in the introductory pages to help direct you to the correct section in the bookCoping with menopause can be tough, draining and sometimes utterly debilitating for women. For years it has been seen as an illness that needed to be cured. Nat

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Book Synopsis Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023! One of the world's most widely read gynecology texts for nearly 50 years, Speroff ’s Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility provides a complete explanation of the female endocrine system and offers practical guidance for evaluation and treatment of common disorders. In this fully revised ninth edition, the editorial and author team from Yale School of Medicine have assumed the reins of Dr. Speroff’s landmark work, retaining the clear, concise writing style and illustrations that clarify and explain complex concepts. This classic text remains indispensable for students, residents, and clinicians working in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, bringing readers up to date with recent advances that have occurred in this fast-changing field.   Remains the definitive text on reproductive endocrinology, offering authoritative coverage of reproductive ph

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Book SynopsisWolters Kluwers is dedicated to providing quality content. This is a reprint of the Seventh Edition, corrected to address typographical errors identified by reviewers. Clinical high-yield content covers what you need to know for the USMLE, shelf exam, and your Obstetrics & Gynecology rotation! This best-selling Blueprints title is an ideal resource for the obstetrics and gynecology rotation and board preparation. This is the perfect companion for quick study breaks during rotation downtime, with concise chapters that appeal to students who want a review of key concepts, research, and therapies in today’s practice. Blueprints are also utilized by students in physician assistant, nurse practitioner, and osteopathic programs, as well as residents preparing for USMLE Step 3. Features include: Expanded coverage of topics, evidence-based research, therapies, and the latest changes in the management of cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer screening, abnormal uterine bleeding, hypertension in pregnancy, cervical insufficiency, prenatal diagnosis, and preterm labor. Updates on the latest techniques in contraception, sterilization, and hormone replacement, as well as current treatment options for uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts. Updated tables and figures that improve student’s assimilation and retention of information. Case-based clinical vignette questions at the end of each chapter help you review the material and prepare for exams. New and updated board-style questions, with full explanations of both correct and incorrect options, increase understanding.

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Book SynopsisHysterectomy is one of the most prevalent surgeries world-wide in the female population. Nine out of every ten hysterectomies are performed for non-malignant conditions that are not life-threatening, but have a negative impact on quality of life. Indication policy must be revised as new treatments become available. Menorrhagia is the primary indication and it is not always a response to an anatomical disease; other common indications are genital prolapse and malignancy. New and improved alternatives are increasingly employed for this indication and are responsible for the fall in the rate of hysterectomies performed in the last decade. This book presents current research in the study of hysterectomies, including laparoscopic hysterectomy; beliefs, attitudes and psychological reactions to hysterectomy; myomectomy in place of hysterectomy; surgical management of congenital uterine abnormalities; and the hysterectomy crossroads.

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Book SynopsisThe new edition of this authoritative review of the clinical approach to diagnostic and therapeutic obstetric, maternal-fetal and perinatal procedures will be welcomed by all professionals involved in childbirth as a significant contribution to the practice of maternal-fetal medicine and surgical obstetrics.Table of ContentsAnatomy of the anterior abdominal wall, uterus, and pelvic organs. Topographic anatomy of the perineum, vulva, vagina, and surrounding structures. Clinical pelvimetry. First-trimester embryofetoscopy. Chorionic villus sampling. Amniocentesis. Fetal transfusion. Fetal reduction and selective termination. Spontaneous and indicated abortions. Percutaneous Intrauterine fetal shunting. Cordocentesis. Minimally invasive fetal surgery: The Colorado approach. Fetal surgery. Cervical insufficiency. Advanced extrauterine pregnancy. The role of caesarean delivery in the management of fetal malformations. Evaluation and management of stillbirth. Antepartum hemorrhage. Intrapartum fetal monitoring. Normal vaginal delivery. Shoulder dystocia. Postpartum haemorrhage. Forceps delivery. Vacuum assisted vaginal delivery. Fetal malpresentations. Delivery of twins and higher-order multiples. Maternal birth injuries. Puerperal inversion of the uterus. Wound healing, sutures, knots, needles, drains, and instruments. Cesarean delivery. Prevention of surgical site infections. Cesarean scar pregnancy. Anesthetic procedures in obstetrics. Cardiac monitoring in pregnancy. Trauma in pregnancy. Surgery during pregnancy. Urologic complications during pregnancy. Management of malignant and premalignant lesions of the female genital tract during pregnancy. Gestational trophoblastic disease. Patient safety.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"I would not hesitate to recommend this excellent book to my students on an obstetrics/gynecology rotation. It is easy to read and includes recent updates, guaranteeing adherence to evidence-based medicine. This new edition is worth it, given the updates that have happened in the field." -Anthony Shanks, MD (Indiana University School of Medicine) Doody's Score: 90 - 4 Stars!Table of ContentsPART 1 Introduction 1 A Life-Course Perspective for Women's Health Care 2 Clinical Approach to the Patient 3 Female Reproductive Anatomy and Embryology 4 Female Reproductive Physiology PART 2 Obstetrics 5 Endocrinology of Pregnancy and Parturition 6 Maternal Physiologic and Immunologic Adaptation to Pregnancy 7 Antepartum Care 8 Normal Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Care 9 Fetal Surveillance during Labor 10 Obstetric Hemorrhage 11 Uterine Contractility and Dystocia 12 Obstetric Complications 13 Multifetal Gestation and Malpresentation 14 Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy 15 Rhesus Alloimmunization 16 Common Medical and Surgical Conditions Complicating Pregnancy 17 Obstetric Procedures PART 3 Gynecology 18 Benign Conditions and Congenital Anomalies of the Vulva and Vagina 19 Benign Conditions and Congenital Anomalies of the Uterine Corpus and Cervix 20 Benign Conditions and Congenital Anomalies of the Ovaries and Fallopian Tubes 21 Pelvic Pain 22 Infectious Diseases of the Female Reproductive and Urinary Tract 23 Pelvic Floor Disorders 24 Ectopic Pregnancy 25 Endometriosis and Adenomyosis 26 Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 27 Family Planning 28 Sexuality and Female Sexual Dysfunction 29 Intimate Partner and Family Violence, Sexual Assault, and Rape 30 Breast Disease 31 Gynecologic Procedures PART 4 Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility 32 Puberty and Disorders of Pubertal Development 33 Amenorrhea, Oligomenorrhea, and Hyperandrogenic Disorders 34 Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technologies 35 Menopause and Perimenopause 36 Menstrual Cycle-Influenced Disorders PART 5 Gynecologic Oncology 37 Principles of Cancer Therapy 38 Cervical Dysplasia and Cancer 39 Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Peritoneal Cancer 40 Vulvar and Vaginal Cancer 41 Uterine Corpus Cancer 42 Gestational Trophoblastic Diseases

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Book SynopsisRecognition of the importance of maternal medicine is now reflected in the content of the MRCOG exam, core training and higher training in both obstetrics and medicine. This book approaches obstetric medicine from the point of view of real patients and clinical scenarios as well as model answers to exam questions. The book will be invaluable for trainees and consultants who want to ‘test themselves’.Table of ContentsMultiple Choice Questions.- Extended Matching Questions.- Short Answer Questions/Data Interpretation/Clinical Scenarios.- Essay Questions.- Case Studies.

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Book SynopsisA fresh, inclusive update to Mayo Clinic's comprehensive pregnancy guide, pairing world-class medical expertise and real-world guidance for every step of the journey from bump to baby. Pregnancy can be an adventure — full of thrilling moments, unknowns, decisions, and joy.Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy is the ultimate guidebook for navigating the road to parenthood, with everything you need to know along the way to help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. This inclusive, updated manual is packed with research-backed advice for every part of the journey, from conception to postpartum and the newborn weeks. Inside you'll find the latest expertise from Myra Wick, M.D., Ph.D., a mom of four — along with contributions from many other pregnancy specialists at Mayo Clinic. Month-by-month chapters walk you through the physical changes you can expect as your baby grows and develops, milestones to watch for (f

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Book SynopsisA practical and essential textbook for practitioners on the anesthetic management of the parturient with an unusual medical or surgical condition. Thoroughly revised and improving upon the success of the second edition with updated figures and references, including five additional chapters and contributions from an international line up of authors.Table of Contents1. Obstetric anesthesia for the parturient with complex medical diseases Jack Peace and Feyce Peralta; 2. Point-of-care ultrasound for obstetrics: basics and introductory chapter Elvera L. Baron and Daniel Katz; 3. Focused cardiac ultrasound for cardiac disorders Clemens M. Ortner and M. Waseem Athar; 4. Challenging cardiac disorders in pregnancy Hanna Hussey, Patrick Hussey and Marie-Louise Meng; 5. Uncommon cardiac dysrhythmias in pregnancy Ravishankar Agaram and Marie Davidson; 6. Arterial vascular diseases Ethan Jackson, Anitra Romfh, Yon Sung and Natalie Bodmer; 7. Uncommon respiratory disorders in pregnancy Alexandra Nicholas; 8. Airway issues Roanne Preston and Clare Burlinson; 9. Use of neuraxial ultrasound for axial skeletal conditions Alexandria Papadelis and Carlo Pancaro; 10. Myopathies and the parturient Britany L. Raymond and Jeanette R. Bauchat; 11. Parturients of short stature Robert French-O'Carroll, Katherine M. Seligman and Andrea J. Traynor; 12.Disorders of the vertebral column Robert Jee and Edward T. Crosby; 13. Miscellaneous skeletal and connective tissue disorders Caroline Grange and Sally Shiels; 14. Disorders of the central nervous system disease in pregnancy Rakesh Vadhera and Lakshmi Ram; 15. Spinal cord disorders Roanne Preston and Jonathan Collins; 16. Peripheral neuropathies Cynthia Wong; 17. Disorders of intermediaries of metabolism and malignant hyperthermia David B. Maclean and Stephen H. Halpern; 18. Hepatic conditions Arash Motamed, Thang Tran and Mohamed Eloustaz; 19. Renal diseases in pregnancy Kate Petty; 20. Rare endocrine disorders Jill M. Mhyre, Jessica Merrill and Waseem Athar; 21. Disorders of blood, coagulation, and bone marrow M. Joanne Douglas and James Brown; 22. Infectious diseases in pregnancy C. Tyler Smith, Christina Megli and Catherine Chappell; 23. Dermatologic conditions in pregnancy Dave Berman; 24. Psychiatric disorders Allana Munro and Ron George; 25. Substance abuse Grace Lim; 26. Autoimmune disease Caroline Grange and Annika Smith; 27. Genetic disorders David J. Combs and Vesela P. Kovacheva; 28. Anesthesia for rare fetal and placental conditions Marla B. Ferschl and Mark D. Rollins.

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Book SynopsisSBAs and EMQs for MRCOG Part 2 is an up-to-date revision guide designed to help candidates prepare for MRCOG Part 2 examination.Carefully mapped to the latest RCOG exam syllabus, the book contains 300 single-best-answer (SBA) questions and 300 extended matching questions (EMQ) with explanatory answers and directions to further reading. The questions are organised into six practice papers to reflect the format of the real exam, helping candidates to feel fully prepared. Candidates can use a new appendix matching questions to the 15 MRCOG modules to focus their revision by topic as well as by practice paper.Providing a thorough assessment of the key topics, challenging non-clinical questions, and expert guidance, this is an essential resource for obstetrics and gynaecology trainees looking to maximise their exam success.

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Book SynopsisExploring a wide variety of visualizations of pregnancy and fetuses through 300 years of history, this timely volume offers a fresh look at the influential feminist concept of the "public fetus." Images of pregnant and fetal bodies are today visible everywhere. Through ultrasound screenings at maternity clinics, birth videos on social media platforms, or antiabortion propaganda, visualizations of pregnancy are available and accessible as never before. The origins of today's visual culture of pregnancy are often traced back to the 1960s, when Swedish photographer Lennart Nilsson's stunning photographs of human development were published in Life magazine and widely disseminated over the world. But the public display of pregnant and fetal bodies actually has a much longer and more complex history. In this timely book, a group of scholars from a range of disciplines explores this multifaceted history by highlighting visualizations of pregnant and fetal bodies in a variety of geographical and cultural contexts, spanning a period of more than 300 years. By reengaging with the crucial concept of the "public fetus," coined by feminist scholars in the 1980s and 1990s, the volume aims to revitalize the scholarly discussion on the visual culture of pregnancy and demonstrate the constructed nature of fetal images. Including chapters on a wide variety of representations in different media, such as wet specimen collections, papier-mâché models, sculpture, film, and photography, the book provides a much-needed argument against the widespread notion of the "universal" fetus. On publication this title is available as an Open Access ebook under the Creative Commons License: CC-BY-NC-ND.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Rethinking the Public Fetus: An Introduction Elisabet Björklund and Solveig Jülich 1. The Monsters of Peter and Wolff: Anatomical Preparations and Embryology in Eighteenth-Century St. Petersburg - Sara Ray 2. "What Does the Eye Have to Do with Obstetrics?" The Fetus between Sight and Touch in Eighteenth-Century Italy - Jennifer Kosmin 3. Paper Pregnancies: Visualizing the Maternal Body, 1870-1900 - Jessica M. Dandona 4. Biological Bodies, Unfettered Imaginations: The 1939 Dickinson-Belskie Birth Series Sculptures and the Unexpected Origins of Modern Antiabortion Imagery - Rose Holz 5. Creating a Public for Visualized Pregnancies: The Swedish Version of the American Sex Hygiene Film Mom and Dad (1944) - Elisabet Björklund 6. The Drama of the Fetoplacental Unit: Reimagining the Public Fetus of Lennart Nilsson - Solveig Jülich 7. The Public Fetus in Franco's Spain: Women, Doctors, and Feminists in the Circulation of Pregnancy Images - María Jesús Santesmases 8. Visual Strategies of Antiabortion Activism and Their Feminist Critique: The Public Fetus in the United States - Nick Hopwood 9. Public Menstruation: Visualizing Periods in Art, Activism, and Advertising - Camilla Mørk Røstvik 10. From "Anatomical Specimen" to "Almost Child": Pictures of Dead Fetuses in France - Anne-Sophie Giraud 11. Reproducing Bodies in the Medical Museum: Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Fetus on Display - Manon S. Parry 12. The Public Fetus: A Traveling Concept - Solveig Jülich and Elisabet Björklund List of Contributors Selected Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe complexity of ovary and fallopian tube pathology is striking, with dozens of tumor types. There is a greater appreciation now of the importance of hereditary cancer syndromes in ovarian and tubal malignancies, as two common autosomal dominant hereditary cancer predisposition syndromes include carcinomas of ovary or fallopian tube. This book is organized following the structure and terminology of the World Health Organization (WHO) classification of Female Genital Tumors, 5th edition. It includes some new entities that have been described since that book's publication in 2020 and provides detailed discussion of differential diagnosis, relevant ancillary tests, and strategies to approach diagnosis. In addition, discussions of the underlying biology of these tumors, as it relates to their diagnosis, are also presented. This fascicle provides an opportunity for deeper reading and quiet reflection about the progress that has been made in our understanding of tumors of the ovary since the previous landmark edition was published in 1998, as well as a respect for the numerous challenges that remain. Free digital access available with every print purchase. See inside the book for more details.

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Book SynopsisFree digital access available with every print purchase. See inside the book for more details.The classification and characteristics of tumors and tumor-like lesions of the female lower genital tract have remained relatively constant over the years, though shifts in nomenclature have occurred, and a comprehensive review of the diverse histomorphology and differential diagnosis of lesions at these sites is of paramount importance. Although female lower genital tract pathology is largely dominated by epithelial tumors, the pathologist will also encounter mesenchymal, melanocytic, and hematopoietic neoplasms. This fascicle provides a comprehensive discussion of these categories with emphasis on their wid¬ening clinical and pathologic spectrum as well as their evolving molecular landscape. The book conveys the authors’ extensive experience as pathologists devoted to women’s health and to ad¬vancing understanding of gynecologic disease.

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Book SynopsisThis book is designed to meet the needs of nurse practitioners, other advanced practice nurses, and allied health professionals working in women’s health, primary care, and other specialties. The multiple roles the clinician embraces in menopause management include that of direct caregiver, manager of therapeutics, educator, and interdisciplinary team member or leader. This book provides updated, evidence based information on the menopause transition from the late reproductive stage to post-menopause to optimize the interaction of the clinician and the individual woman in each of those roles. Women’s lived experiences of menopause and women’s concerns regarding both the menopause transition and the choice of care options are included as critical components of shared therapy decisions. The review of natural menopause physiology and the variability of menopause symptoms are inclusive of diverse women and diverse trajectories. The impact of menopause on chronic disease, sleep, weight and nutrition, mood and cognition, urogenital health and sexuality, as well as vasomotor symptoms are each developed as individual topics by experts in those fields. Evidence based management using hormonal and non-hormonal options, and life-style and other complementary interventions are discussed with the most updated advantages and disadvantages of each treatment option. Consistent with advanced practice nursing theory, the approach is whole patient focused. Table of ContentsPreface Author Patricia Geraghty MSN, FNP-BC, WHNP · Philosophy of inclusion · Attention to individuality Introduction Patricia Geraghty MSN, FNP-BC, WHNP Author Patricia Geraghty MSN, FNP-BC, WHNP · Analysis of the cultural view of menopause from that primarily generated through observation, developing into evidence from controlled studies. · Effect of extended lifespan establishing the common and prolonged role of menopause in a woman’s life. · Role of advanced practice nurse and allied health professionals through the ages with a focus of current and future role development. PART 1 PHYSIOLOGY AND WOMEN’S PERSPECTIVE OF THE MENOPAUSE TRANSITION Chapter 1 Physiology of Menopause Transition Author Patricia Geraghty MSN, FNP-C, WHNP · Hypothalamus Pituitary Ovarian Axis and control of the menstrual cycle · Normal physiological changes from aging oocytes, hormonal and cycle fluctuations · Time frame of natural transition · Iatrogenic menopause and primary ovarian insufficiency · Estrogen receptors in tissue other than the reproductive system · Menopause symptom profile including individual and ethnic variations in symptom presentation Chapter 2 Women’s Lived Experience of the Menopause Transition Author Nina Coslov, Activist. WomenLivingBetter.org · Women’s surprise about how soon menopause changes begin. · Impact of menopause on families and partners · Help seeking behavior - Women’s quotes and voices on their experiences of symptoms and in seeking help. · Patient resources and support groups - Overview of Online Resources where women find information and support. o Experts with Products and Programs o Websites/Blogs o Telehealth offerings o Social Media groups/communities § Women are grateful to have a place to feel heard and connect. § Impact of question/answer format in absence of clinical monitoring Chapter 3 Menopause and Chronic Disease Interaction Author Patricia Geraghty MSN, FNP-C, WHNP · Menopause interaction with leading causes of death and chronic disease: cardiovascular, lung, dementia, kidney, diabetes, arthritis, cancer. · Influence of ethnicity on menopause and chronic disease interaction · Contribution of menopause hormone therapy where known. Chapter 4 Effective Communication with Women in the Menopause Transition Author Juliette Blount MSN, NP. Health Equity Activist, Women’s Health NP · Establishing a trusting and supportive relationship · Gathering information: health history includes race, ethnicity, and culture, lived experience of her menstrual cycles, thoughts and beliefs of the menopause transition, symptoms, thoughts and beliefs of menopause management · Providing information: Provide detailed information about the options that are in alignment with the information that you gathered, focus on informed and shared decision making · Open ended leaving room for questions and alterations in management plan PART 2 MENOPAUSE SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT Chapter 5 Vaginal Bleeding Author Patricia Geraghty MSN, FNP-BC, WHNP · Recap physiology and transition from mid-reproductive stage to perimenopause to post menopause. · Incidence, management and consequences of heavy bleeding including ethnic variation. o Co-morbidities of uterine fibroids, coagulation disorders and other etiologies of heavy menstrual bleeding. · Incidence, management and consequences infrequent bleeding. o Unintended pregnancy in perimenopause and co-morbidities of PCOS, endometrial hyperplasia and atypia. · Incidence, management and consequences of post-menopause bleeding. o Co-morbidities of genital carcinomas. Chapter 6 Vasomotor Symptoms Author Patricia Geraghty MSN, FNP-BC, WHNP Recap physiology and extent of problem, including ethnic variations. · Consequences of failure to treat. · Pharmacological management and risk/benefit of hormones and non-hormone products, evidence for complementary therapy and lifestyle changes. Chapter 7 Breast Health Author Michelle Frankland NP (corresponding), Mariya Rayazantseva NP, Trish Brown MS, CGC Recap of the physiological effect of menopause on breast health and the effect of hormonal management on breast health · The role of genetics in breast health · The woman of average risk, the woman of high risk, and ethnic variations · The role of breast health screening and modalities of screening in menopause · Management of menopause for the woman at high risk of breast cancer, including complementary and behavioral therapy. Chapter 8 Mood and Cognition: Author Eleanor Bremer PhD, RN, FNP-BC · History of evidence mood related to the female endocrine events of menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum and menopause. o Perimenopause prolonged PMS symptoms. o Depression and anxiety associated with menopause transition as a small subset. Management. Prognosis · Impact on women, their partners, and families · Association of dementia with menopause and menopause management options. · Management including pharmacological, complementary, and behavioural therapy. Chapter 9 Vaginal and Sexual Health Author Patricia Geraghty MSN, FNP-BC, WHNP · Recap physiology and extent of sexual response and genitourinary changes in menopause. · Impact on women and their partners · Consequences of genital tissue changes related to pain, incontinence, infection. Management including pharmacological, complementary, and behavioural therapy · Sexual health: genital and CNS contribution. Diagnostic criteria. Management. Chapter 10 Skin and Integument Author Denise Hilliard MD, Medical Director, Internal and Aesthetic Medicine · Overview of Skin/Hair changes in menopause: Structure of skin and hair follicle, Hormone receptors in skin and hair follicle o Physiologic changes in skin and hair due to hormone shifts in menopause: hair loss, skin dryness, decrease in skin elasticity, decrease in skin thickness · Concomitant solar-skin changes (sun damage) affecting skin in menopause: Hyperpigmentation, Fine lines and wrinkles, Pre-cancerous and cancerous skin growths · Caring for skin and hair during menopause o UVA/UVB protection o Skin self-exam and skin cancer screening by clinician o Treatment of focused skin and hair concerns § Dry skin § Easy bruising § Unwanted facial hair § Hair loss/ hair thinning § Loss of elasticity/wrinkles/loss of volume § Menopausal acne § Rashes/Skin Irritation/Rosacea § Delayed wound healing · Role of menopause hormone therapy and complementary and behvioral therapy for skin concerns Chapter 11 Musculoskeletal: Bone Health, Arthralgia and Myalgia Author Kathleen Geier DNP, FNP-C, ONC, AJ Benham DNP, FNP-C, ONC · Recap osteoporosis and menopause: the physiology of bone loss o Risk factors and the influence of hormones on osteoporosis prevention o Use of the 10-year fracture risk assessment tool (FRAX) in clinical practice o What is sarcopenia and how is it related to bone health in menopause · Common musculoskeletal pain during menopause: myalgia and arthralgia · Lifestyle and nutritional optimization for bone and joint health related menopause · Evidence-based clinical treatment guidelines for post-menopausal osteoporosis including complementary and behavioral therapy. Chapter 12 Nutrition and Weight Management Author Maya Feller MS, RD, CDN · Ethnic and cultural dietary patterns and their impact on nutrition-related health outcomes in menopause · The impact of social determinants of health in the development of positive energy balance, insulin resistance, type II diabetes, elevated lipids and hypertension · Menopause focused nutrition intervention and management of: o Positive and negative energy balance / weight management o Disorders of glucose metabolism: insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance & diabetes o Disorders of lipid metabolism o Hypertension · Reducing the risk of nutrient deficiency focused on nutrients of concern as related to bone health, lean body mass preservation, cardiovascular health Chapter 13 Sleep Disruption and Stress Management Author Rebecca Berke BCH, Olivia Crowell BSN RN · Recap physiology and extent of sleep disruption in menopause. · Consequences inadequate sleep. · Gold standard Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia: sleep education and mindfulness. · Pharmacotherapy and supplements risks/benefits. 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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This is an outstanding atlas that well deserves its place in the library of gynecologic surgeons." -© Doody's Review Service, 2021, Cherine Adel Hamid, M.D. (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center) Doody's Score: 91 - 4 Stars!Table of Contents1 Basic Pelvic Anatomy 2 Advanced Pelvic Anatomy 3 Max Brödel's Pelvic Anatomy 4 Instrumentation 5 Suture Material 6 Energy Devices 7 Positioning and Nerve Injury 8 Anatomy of the Lower Abdominal Wall 9 Abdominal Incisions 10 Intra-abdominal Pelvic Anatomy 11 Dilatation and Curettage 12 Foundations of Laparoscopy 13 Abdominal Hysterectomy 14 Radical Hysterectomy 15 Endometrial Carcinoma With Lymph Node Sampling 16 Myomectomy 17 Surgical Treatment of Unusual Myoma Conditions 18 Unification of Bicornuate Uterus 19 Abdominal Cerclage of the Cervix Uteri 20 Cesarean Section 21 Cesarean Section Hysterectomy 22 Hypogastric Artery Ligation 23 Trophoblastic Disease 24 Ovarian Cystectomy and Cystotomy 25 Surgery for Pyosalpinx Abscess 26 Adhesiolysis 27 Surgical Management of Pelvic Endometriosis 28 Surgical Management of Ectopic Pregnancy 29 Surgical Management of Ovarian Residual and Remnant 30 Ovarian Tumor Debulking 31 Tuboplasty 32 Tubal Sterilization 33 Anatomy and Surgical Exposure of the Retropubic Space 34 Retropubic Urethropexy for Stress Incontinence and Retropubic Paravaginal Repair 35 Anatomy of the Retroperitoneum and the Presacral Space 36 Identifying and Avoiding Ureteral Injury 37 Presacral Neurectomy 38 Uterosacral Nerve Transection 39 Lymph Node Sampling 40 Native Tissue Suture Repair of Vaginal Vault Prolapse: Laparoscopic Approaches 41 Abdominal Sacral Colpopexy and Colpohysteropexy 42 Anatomy of the Cervix 43 Colposcopy of the Cervix 44 Conization of the Cervix 45 Cervical Polypectomy 46 Relief of Cervical Stenosis 47 Cervical Cerclage 48 Cervical Stump Excision (Trachelectomy) 49 Anatomy of the Vagina 50 Anatomy of the Support of the Anterior and Posterior Vaginal Walls 51 Vaginal Hysterectomy 52 Native Tissue Vaginal Repair of Cystocele Enterocele 53 Vaginal Native Tissue Suture Repair of Vaginal Vault Prolapse 54 Obliterative Procedures for the Correction of Pelvic Organ Prolapse 55 Synthetic Midurethral Slings for the Correction of Stress Incontinence 56 Avoiding and Managing Synthetic Mesh Complications After Surgeries for Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse 57 Pubovaginal Slings for the Correction of Stress Incontinence 58 Benign Lesions of the Vaginal Wall 59 Congenital Vaginal Abnormalities 60 Iatrogenic Vaginal Constriction 61 Vaginectomy 62 Vulvar and Perineal Anatomy 63 Atlas of Vulvar Disorders 64 Bartholin Duct Cyst and Abscess 65 Surgery for Vulvar Vestibulitis Syndrome (Vulvodynia) 66 Wide Excision With or Without Skin Graft 67 Laser Excision and Vaporization 68 Anatomy of the Groin and Femoral Triangle 69 Vulvectomy 70 Radical Vulvectomy With Tunnel Groin Dissection 71 Vulvar Hematoma 72 Correction of Clitoral Phimosis 73 Hymenotomy (Hymenectomy) 74 Plastic Repair of the Perineum (Perineorrhaphy) 75 Benign Lesions of the Groin and the Canal of Nuck 76 Surgery for Other Benign Lesions of the Vulva 77 Therapeutic Injection 78 Episiotomy 79 Anatomy of the Urethra 80 Surgical Repair of Urethral Prolapse 81 Repair of Urethrovaginal Fistula 82 Repair of Suburethral Diverticulum 83 Martius Fat Pad Transposition and Urethral Reconstruction 84 Surgical Anatomy of the Bladder and Pelvic Ureter 85 Suprapubic Catheter Placement 86 Repair of Advertent and Inadvertent Cystotomy 87 Abdominal Repair of Vesicovaginal and Vesicouterine Fistula 88 Vaginal Repair of Vesicovaginal Fistula 89 Managing Ureteral Injury During Pelvic Surgery 90 Surgical Management of Refractory Overactive Bladder and Detrusor Compliance Abnormalities 91 Intestinal Surgery 92 Small Bowel Repair/Resection 93 Closure of a Simple Transmural Injury to the Small Intestine 94 Meckel's Diverticulum 95 Appendectomy 96 Colon Repair/Colostomy Creation 97 Repair of Primary and Recurrent Rectovaginal Fistula 98 Anal Sphincter Repair and Perineal Reconstruction 99 Transperineal Repair of Rectal Prolapse 100 Surgery for Labial Hypertrophy 101 Vaginoplasty Energy Sources in the Vaginal Canal and on the Skin of the Vulva 102 Gender Affirmation Surgery (Vaginoplasty) for the Transgender Woman 103 The Breast PART 104 Hysteroscopic Instrumentation 105 Removal of Uterine Septum 106 Ablation Techniques 107 Minimally Invasive Nonhysteroscopic Endometrial Ablation 108 Resection of Submucous Myoma 109 Complications of Hysteroscopy 110 Pelvic Anatomy From the Laparoscopic View 111 The Operating Room Suite and Instrumentation 113 Diagnostic Laparoscopy 114 Laparoscopic Hysterectomy 115 Laparoscopic Adnexal Surgery 116 Laparoscopic Surgery for Stress Urinary Incontinence (Burch Colposuspension) 117 Laparoscopic Surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolaps 118 Robotic Surgery in Gynecology 119 Major Complications Associated With Laparoscopic Surgery 120 Cystourethroscopy 121 Surgery for Transgender Conditions

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Book Synopsis Internado Rotatorio . Ginecología y obstetricia 7ª edición forma parte de la reconocida y exitosa serie Blueprints, Internado rotatorio en su versión en español. La obra se centra en proporcionar los fundamentos teóricos prácticos para el ejercicio de la Ginecología y obstetricia durante las rotaciones hospitalarias, se divide en dos secciones principales: Obstetricia. Aborda la atención de la gestación desde los cuidados prenatales, la atención del parto y las complicaciones potenciales anteparto (enfermedad hipertensiva, diabetes, etc.), intraparto (distocias) y posparto (infecciones puerperales). Ginecología. Incluye la atención preventiva y diagnóstico-terapéutica ginecológica desde la pubertad y menarca hasta la edad adulta y climaterio/menopausia incluyendo atención a displasias, anticoncepción, dismenorrea y alteraciones del ciclo menstrual e infertilidad, entre otros temas. La obra destaca, además, por lo completo y conciso de su texto y por los recursos de aprendizaje al final de cada capítulo en donde a través de casos clínicos y preguntas de opción múltiple se expande el conocimiento y facilita el dominio de cada tema. Al final de la obra, se incluye un apéndice adicional con preguntas y respuestas desarrolladas.Entre sus características principales destacan: Completamente actualizado, refleja los últimos avances de la especialidad y enfoque actual basado en evidencia Destaca la información más importante en puntos clave dentro de recuadros al final de cada capítulo Incluye viñetas o casos clínicos al final de cada capítulo que contienen casos clínicos con sus respectivas respuestas explicadas.

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Book SynopsisSince the publication of the 1/e in 1977, Blaustein's Pathology of the Female Genital Tract has consolidated its position as the leading textbook of gynecological pathology. An essential reference for all pathologists and residents, this thoroughly updated Seventh Edition includes more than 1400 illustrations in color, informative tables and 22 revised chapters written by internationally recognized experts.Discussion of each specific entity is organized to include general information, etiology, and epidemiology followed by clinical features, pathologic findings, differential diagnosis, clinical behavior, and treatment. This clear organization is applied throughout the book and allows the reader to quickly access key information in every chapter.Blaustein's Pathology of the Female Genital Tract remains the gold-standard reference for practicing pathologists and trainees, as well as for obstetric/gynecology practitioners and residents. Please find the index under “Back Matter” freely available on SpringerLink https://link.springer.com/referencework/10.1007%2F978-3-319-46334-6.Table of ContentsBenign Diseases of the Vulva.- Premalignant and Malignant Tumors of the Vulva.- Diseases of the Vagina.- Benign Diseases of the Cervix.- Precancerous Lesions of the Cervix.- Carcinoma and Other Tumors of the Cervix.- Benign Diseases of the Endometrium.- Precursor Lesions of Endometrial Carcinoma.- Endometrial Carcinoma.- Mesenchymal Tumors of the Uterus.- Diseases of the Fallopian Tube and Paratubal Region.- Nonneoplastic Lesions of the Ovary.- Diseases of the Peritoneum.- Surface Epithelial Tumors of the Ovary.- Sex Cord-Stromal, Steroid Cell, and Other Ovarian Tumors with Endocrine, Paraendocrine and Paraneoplastic Manifestations.- Germ Cell Tumors of the Ovary.- Nonspecific Tumors of the Ovary Including Mesenchymal Tumors.- Metastatic Tumors of the Ovary.- Diseases of the Placenta.- Gestational Trophoblastic Tumors and Related Tumor-like Lesions.- Hematologic Neoplasms and Selected Tumor-Like Lesions.- Soft Tissue Lesions Involving Female Reproductive Organs. /p>

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Book SynopsisAn invaluable reference for those working in obstetric anaesthesia, as well as an essential resource for those preparing for postgraduate exams in anaesthesia, the Oxford Specialist Handbook of Anaesthesia, second edition provides incisive coverage of all aspects of the sub-specialty and concise instructions for both antenatal and postnatal care.Trade ReviewThis is an excellent and useful pocketsized book that would be a valuable tool for junior anesthesiologists in training and consultants ... For those who are familiar with the tried and tested Oxford Handbook series, I would certainly recommend adding it to your library. * William Shippam, Canadian Journal of Anesthesia *Table of Contents1: Rachel Collis: Thinking about obstetric anaesthesia 2: Nuala Lucas and James Bamber: Confidential Enquiries into Maternal Deaths (CEMD) 3: Korede Adekanye and Paul Abrie Theron: Maternal physiology 4: Korede Adekanye and Abrie Theron: Maternal pathophysiology 5: Rachel Collis, Lucy De Lloyd, and David Hill: Antenatal assessment and Pain management 6: Matt Turner and Graeme Lilley: Non-regional labour analgesia 7: Rachel Collis and Sarah Harries: Regional techniques in pregnancy 8: Rafal Baraz: Ultrasound in Obstetric Practice (New) 9: Sarah Harries and Rachel Collis: Regional analgesia for labour 10: Rachel Collis: Anaesthesia for Caesarean section: basic principles 11: Sarah Harries and Rachel Collis: Anaesthesia for Caesarean section: Regional anaesthesia 12: Rhidian Jones and Stephen Morris: Anaesthesia for Caesarean section: General anaesthesia 13: Gemma Keigthley and Sarah Harries: Post delivery symptom control 14: Sarah Harries: Anaesthesia and Analgesia for specific obstetric indications 15: Sarah Harries: Post partum review and complications 16: Huda Al-Foudri, Stuart Davies, and Abrie Theron: Obesity in Pregnancy 17: Lucy De Lloyd and Sarah Bell: The Sick and Septic Mother 18: Sue Catling and Susan Williams: Major Obstetric Haemorrhage 19: Eleanor Lewis and Stuart Davies: Hypertentive disease 20: Abrie Theron: Embolic disease 21: Rachel Collis: The collapsed parturient 22: Martin Garry: Anaesthesia for non-obstetric surgery 23: Christine Conner: The fetus 24: Angela Hayward: Neonatal resuscitation 25: Rachel Collis and David Leslie: A-Z conditions

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Book SynopsisFrom two of the world’s leading experts in endometriosis comes an essential, first-of-its kind book that unwraps the mystery of the disease and gives women the tools they need to reclaim their lives from it. Approximately one out of every 10 women has endometriosis, an inflammatory disease that causes chronic pain, limits life’s activities, and may lead to infertility. Despite the disease’s  prevalence, the average woman may suffer for a decade or more before receiving an accurate diagnosis. Once she does, she’s often given little more than a prescription for pain killers and a referral for the wrong kind of surgery. Beating Endo arms women with what has long been missing—even within the medical community—namely, cutting-edge knowledge of how the disease works and what the endo sufferer can do to take charge of her fight against it.Leading gynecologist and endometriosis specialist Dr. Iri

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Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality,  authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The acclaimed quick-reference guide to performing and interpreting emergency ultrasound exams  More than 400 ultrasound images!Spanning all body systems typically evaluated by ultrasound, this succinct, find-it-now pocket atlas allows you to instantly compare and contrast your real-time images with those appearing in the book. You will also find valuable how-to guidance on essentials such as probe placement, patient positioning, and proper settings â along with anatomical drawings that help you visualize affected organs.  Featuring concise, bulleted text, and more than 400 ultrasound images and dozens of line drawings, Emergency Ultrasound, Second Edition is specifically designed to be used at Table of ContentsChapter 1. Ultrasound BasicsChapter 2. TraumaChapter 3. CardiacChapter 4. Abdominal Aortic AneurysmChapter 5. HepatobiliaryChapter 6. RenalChapter 7. Obstetric and GynecologicalChapter 8. Deep Venous ThrombosisChapter 9. OcularChapter 10. Ultrasound Guided Procedures

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Book SynopsisIntegrative Women''s Health remains the only in-depth, broad-based reference on integrative women''s health written for health professionals. It helps providers address not only women''s reproductive health, but also conditions that manifest differently in women than in men, including cardiovascular disease, arthritis, HIV, depression, and cancer. The text presents the best evidence, in a clinically relevant manner, for the safe and effective use of herbs, vitamins, diet, and mind-body strategies alongside conventional medical treatments. As leading educators in integrative medicine, editors Dr. Maizes and Dr. Low Dog demonstrate how clinicians can implement their recommendations in practice, going beyond practical care to examine how to motivate patients, enhance a health history, and understand the spiritual dimensions of healing. In managing the patient, alternative therapies are never seen as substitutes for mainstream medical care, but always integrated into the overall regimen, and always subjected to the best available evidence. New to this second edition are chapters on environmental medicine and women''s reproduction, thyroid health, and lesbian health.Trade ReviewFeatured on Doody's Core Titles List for 2018The book is a beautiful synopsis of the medical options available to treat women's body/mind/spirit at all stages of life while incorporating the most current evidence in medicine. . . It is one of the most comprehensive and nonjudgmental collections of medical information that I've seen to date. * Barbara J. Gosse, MSOM (Northwestern Health Sciences University), Doody's Notes *Table of ContentsI. Lifestyle ; 1. Integrative Approach to Women's Health ; 2. Nutrition ; 3. Dietary Supplements ; 4. Physical Activity ; 5. Mind-Body Therapies ; 6. Healthy Aging ; II. Systems and Modalities ; 7. Traditional Chinese Medicine ; 8. Ayurveda ; 9. Energy Medicine ; 10. Homeopathy ; 11. Manual Medicine ; III. Reproductive Health ; 12. Premenstrual Syndrome ; 13. Vaginitis ; 14. Preconception Counseling and Fertility ; 15. Pregnancy and Lactation ; 16. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ; 17. Endometriosis ; 18. Chronic Pelvic Pain ; 19. Menopause ; 20. Prevention of Cervical Dysplasia and Cancer ; 21. Breast Cancer Prevention and Treatment ; IV. Common Conditions in Women ; 22. Hypothyroidism ; 23. Anxiety ; 24. Depression ; 25. Urinary Tract Infections ; 26. Irritable Bowel Syndrome ; 27. Headaches ; 28. Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue ; 29. Rheumatoid Arthritis ; 30. Eating Disorders ; 31. Cardiovascular Diseases in Women ; 32. Osteoporosis ; V. Special Topics in Women's Health ; 33. Sexuality ; 34. Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Health ; 35. Environmental Exposures and Women's Health ; 36. Women, Soul Wounds and Integrative Medicine ; 37. Women's Health: Epilogue

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Book Synopsis50 Studies Every Obstetrician-Gynecologist Should Know presents key studies that have shaped the practice of obstetrics and gynecology. Selected using a rigorous methodology, the studies cover topics including hypertension in pregnancy, infectious diseases of pregnancy, family planning, urogynecology, and more. For each study, a concise summary is presented with an emphasis on the results and limitations of the study, and its implications for practice. An illustrative clinical case concludes each review, followed by brief information on other relevant studies. This book is a must-read for obstetrician-gynecologists, internists, family practitioners, nurse practitioners, and midwives, as well as anyone who wants to learn more about the data behind clinical practice.Table of Contents1. Magnesium Sulphate for Seizure Prophylaxis in Women With Preeclampsia: The MAGPIE Trial Peter Lindner and Shad Deering 2. Low-Dose Aspirin for the Prevention and Treatment of Preeclampsia: The CLASP Trial Danielle M. Panelli and Deirdre J. Lyell 3. First Trimester Hemoglobin A1 and Risk for Major Malformation and Spontaneous Abortion Rachel Blake and Chloe Zera 4. Effect of Treatment of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus on Pregnancy Outcomes: The ACHOIS Trial Alexandra Belcher-Obejero-Paz and Aviva Lee-Parritz 5. Reduction of Maternal-Infant Transmission of HIV Type 1 With Zidovudine Treatment Eliza Rodrigue McElwee and Pooja Mehta 6. The Length of the Cervix and the Risk of Spontaneous Preterm Delivery Julie Stone and Michael House 7. Intramuscular Progesterone for the Prevention of Recurrent Preterm Birth Emily A. Oliver and Amanda Roman-Camargo 8. Antibiotics for Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes Katherine S. Kohari and Christian M. Pettker 9. Fetal Fibronectin in Cervical and Vaginal Secretions as a Predictor of Preterm Delivery Zachary Colvin and Anna Palatnik 10. Magnesium Sulfate for the Prevention of Cerebral Palsy: The BEAM Trial Laura Smith and Blair J. Wylie 11. Pelvic Scoring for Elective Induction: The Bishop Score C. Sola Ajewole and Jodi F. Abbott 12. Management of Post-Term Pregnancy: The Post-Term Pregnancy Trial Ashley E. Benson and Brett D. Einerson 13. Planned Cesarean Section Versus Planned Vaginal Birth for Breech Presentation at Term: The Term Breech Trial Samantha Morrison and Hugh Ehrenberg 14. Induction of Labor Versus Expectant Management for Prelabor Rupture of Membranes: The TERMPROM Study Adina Kern-Goldberger and Dena Goffman 15. Antepartum Glucocorticoid Treatment for Prevention of the Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infants Melissa H. Spiel and John Zupancic 16. Outcomes Associated With Trial of Labor After Cesarean Delivery Hadi Erfani and Alireza A. Shamshirsaz 17. Timing of Elective Repeat Cesarean Delivery at Term and Neonatal Outcomes Katherine Johnson and Brett C. Young 18. The Natural History of the Normal First Stage of Labor Karin Fox 19. Maternal Morbidity Associated With Multiple Repeat Cesarean Deliveries Matthew K. Janssen and Steven J. Ralston 20. First-Trimester or Second-Trimester Screening, or Both, for Down Syndrome: The FASTER Trial Jessica M. Hart and Barbara M. O'Brien 21. Cell-Free DNA Screening for Fetal Aneuploidy: The NEXT Trial Ashley Battarbee and Neeta L. Vora 22. Antepartum Assessment of Fetal Well-Being: The Biophysical Profile Jonathan S Hirshberg and Nandini Raghuraman 23. Diagnostic Tests for Evaluation of Stillbirth Stephanie Dukhovny 24. An Intervention to Promote Breastfeeding: The PROBIT Study Leanna Sudhof and Toni Golen 25. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Maternal Morbidity and Obstetric Care Rose L. Molina and Neel Shah 26. The Risk of Pregnancy After Tubal Sterilization: Findings From the U.S. Collaborative Review of Sterilization the CREST Study Sujata Chouinard and Eve Espey 27. Complications of First-Trimester Abortion: A Report of 170,000 Cases Maryl Sackeim and Sadia Haider 28. Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Versus Pills/Patch/Ring: The Contraceptive CHOICE Project Antoinette Danvers and Elizabeth B. Schmidt 29. Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) and Teen Pregnancy: The Contraceptive CHOICE Project Jaclyn Grentzer 30. Effect of Screening Mammography on Breast Cancer Detection and Mortality Myrlene Jeudy, Monique Swain, and Michael Perlman 31. Human Papillomavirus Infection of the Cervix: Relative Risk Association of 15 Common Anogenital Types Jacqueline Mills and Elizabeth A. Stier 32. Transvaginal Ultrasound for Endometrial Assessment of Postmenopausal Bleeding Alison A. Garrett and Sarah E. Taylor 33. The Accuracy of Endometrial Sampling in the Diagnosis of Patients With Endometrial Carcinoma and Hyperplasia: A Meta-Analysis Chelsea Chandler and Alexander Olawaiye 34. Elective Bilateral Oophorectomy Versus Ovarian Conservation at the Time of Benign Hysterectomy Johnny Yi and Megan Wasson 35. Native-Tissue Anterior Colporrhaphy Versus Transvaginal Mesh for Anterior Pelvic Organ Prolapse Peter Jeppson and Nick Rockefeller 36. Preoperative Urodynamics Testing in Stress Urinary Incontinence: The VALUE Trial Linda Burkett and Megan Bradley 37. A Midurethral Sling to Reduce Incontinence After Vaginal Repair: The OPUS Trial Deepali Maheshwari and Ellen Solomon 38. Uterine-Artery Embolization Versus Surgery for Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids Kristen Pepin and Sarah L. Cohen 39 Robotic-Assisted Versus Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Among Women With Benign Gynecologic Disease Chetna Arora and Arnold P. Advincula 40. Endometrial Ablation Versus Hysterectomy: The STOP-DUB Trial Christine Helou and Mandy Yunker 41. Pelvic Organ Function After Total Versus Subtotal Abdominal Hysterectomy Susan Tsai, Jessica Traylor, and Magdy Milad 42. Prolonged GnRH Agonist and Add-Back Therapy for Symptomatic Endometriosis Sierra Seaman and Hye-Chun Hur 43. Laparoscopic Excision Versus Ablation for Endometriosis-Associated Pain Laura Newcomb and Nicole Donnellan 44. Clomiphene, Metformin, or Both for Infertility With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: The PPCOS Trial Tana Kim and Zaraq Khan 45. A Randomized Clinical Trial to Evaluate Optimal Treatment for Unexplained Infertility: The FASTT Trial Stephanie Rothenberg and Joseph Sanfilippo 46. Reproductive Technologies and the Risk of Birth Defects Caitlin Sacha and John Petrozza 47. Biomarkers of Ovarian Reserve and Infertility Among Older Reproductive Age Women Alexis Gadson and Wendy Kuohung 48 Risks and Benefits of Estrogen Plus Progestin in Healthy Postmenopausal Women: The Women's Health Initiative Rachel Beverly and Judith Volkar 49. Predictors of Success of Methotrexate Treatment for Tubal Ectopic Pregnancies Mary Fowler, Paul Hendessi, and Nyia Noel 50. Application of Redefined Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Curves for the Diagnosis of Women at Risk for Ectopic Pregnancy Paul Tyan and Lauren Schiff

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Book SynopsisAll persons, while different from one another, have the same value: this is the author''s relatively uncontroversial starting point. Her end point is no uncontroversial: an ideal of justice as human flourishing, based on each person''s unique set of capabilities. Because the book''s focus is women''s health care, gender justice, a necessary component of justice, is central to examination of the issues. Classical pragmatists and feminist standpoint theorists are enlisted in support of a strategy by which gender justice is promoted.Two features of the book are unique: (1) the topics presented cover the entire life span of women, not just those related to reproduction; (2) a range of views about moral status are applied not only to fetuses but also to individuals already born. Attention to these features is intended to facilitate ethical consistency or moral integrity and respect for those who hold different moral views.While delineating and defending the book''s perspective, the first section provides an overview of bioethics, critiques prevalent approaches to bioethics and models of the physician-patient relationship, and sketches distinguishing aspects of women''s health care that are prevalently neglected. Positions about moral status are also present.The second section identifies topics that are indirectly as well as directly related to women''s health, such as domestic violence and caregiving. Brief cases illustrate variables relevant to each topic. Empirical and theoretical considerations follow each set of cases; these are intended to precipitate more expansive and critical examination of the issues raised.The last section is devoted to an egalitarian ideal that may be pursued through an ethic of virtue or supererogation rather than obligation. By embracing this ideal, according to the author, moral agents support a more demanding level of morality than guidelines or laws require.Trade Reviewone of the nice aspects of this book is the extensive body cases that Mahowald employs. While other works in medical ethics tend to either present an abundance of cases without any analysis or a small number of cases with extensive analysis, this book succeeds in giving us a text that achieves both a wide range of cases and analyses sufficient to stimulte thoughtful discussion. * Leah McClimans, Ethical Theory and Moral Practice *Mahowald succeeds in presenting a diverse series of bioethical issues relating to women's health. Her analysis is often sophisticated and original. * Medical Health Care and Philosophy journal *her [Mahodwald's] ethics stand as a postmodern ideal * Michele Pridmore-Brown, TLS01/06/07 *This is a well-written, thought-provoking book and a welcome addition to any library. * Doody's Notes *Table of ContentsPART ONE: A BIOETHICS FOR WOMEN; PART TWO: TOPICS, ISSUES, AND CASES; PART THREE: AN EGALITARIAN IDEAL

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Book SynopsisThis practical handbook serves as a concise resource on diagnosing and treating menstrual migraine. Tailored to the needs of busy health care professionals treating female patients in the primary care setting, the book focuses on essential clinical information for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in family practice, internal medicine and obstetrics and gynaecology.Trade Review"...the latest, cutting edge information about migraine and specifically menstrual migrain, in a small package...Published only last year, Menstrual Migraine has brought together the latest in research so that you can get a quick overview of where the science is and where it's going, and how it relates to treatment in a practical way....With so many out-dated or poorly researched works out there, this one was a relief to read. I know I will keep it handy and will be using it as a reference frequently..."--James Cottrill, as reviewed on http://headacheandmigrainenews.comTable of Contents1. Introduction ; 2. The epidemiology of migraine and the influence of sex hormones ; 3. Migraine pathophysiology: Past to present ; 4. Tips and pearls for the diagnosis of migraine and menstrually related migraine ; 5. Comorbidities in migraine ; 6. Pharmacotherapy ; 7. Hormonal therapy and menstrual migraine: The estrogen controversy ; 8. Nonpharmalogical interventions for the management of menstrually related migraine ; 9. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisAn obstetrics book covers embryology, foetal physiology, antenatal care, high risk pregnancies, labour, neonatal management. Emphasizes safe motherhood, positive health, joyful pregnancy, childbirth. Focus on reducing maternal and perinatal mortality through procedures and precautions.Table of ContentsPreface; Normal Pregnancy; Abnormal Pregnancies; Normal Labour; Abnormal Labour; Pueperium; Operative Obstetrics; Foetus and Foetal Problems; Infant and its Problems

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Book SynopsisAn international study of maternal care and maternal mortality. Since about 1800, different countries have developed quite different systems of maternal care, and this book provides an analysis, grounded in statistics, of the evolution and the effectiveness of those systems in various countries.Trade Review`Loudon's acute awareness of his subject's complexity and his sensitivity give the writing a wonderful suppleness and restraint. ... An expensive book worth every penny, it is one which lactation consultants and all those interested in maternal and child health issues today should own, read, and ponder.' J Hum Lact 9(4) 1993`Thanks to this work we can now begin to question many common assumptions about the causes of maternal mortality. Death in Childbirth surely deserves to become the standard reference work on the subject.' Ornella Moscucci, British Medical Journal`Given the complexity of the subject, it is inevitable that this carefully researched book should still raise many questions. Loudon marshals the facts with confidence and skill; his lucid and lively style is captivating, and even the numerically illiterate will have no difficulty in understanding the statistical arguments. Death in Childbirth surely deserves to become the standard reference work on the subject.' Ornella Moscucci, Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine, British Medical Journal`Death in Childbirth is a major achievement, and should be read by anyone interested in the history of women's relations with the medical profession ... it is a great advantage to have so much material brought together and presented in such an elegant style.' Times Literary Supplement`Loudon's impressive volume explores the causes and trends of maternal mortality...we need hard statistics. Loudon provides these in abundance, in a feat of dexterity and clarity that continues through some 600 pages..."Death In Childbirth" without doubt magnificently achieves its goal of comparing rates and causes of maternal mortality internationally...Representing the best sort of history, his book provides us with a mountain of carefully presented evidence and leaves us with much food for thought' Times Higher'This is a complex book, which would be an essential reference for anyone attempting to under-take serious work in the field: it is also a text worth browsing through, however, since Loudon writes with a conviction that is persuasive and engaging.' Nursing Times'splendid study ... Loudon marshals the facts with confidence and skill; his lucid and lively style is captivating, and even the numerically illiterate will have no difficulty in understanding the statistical arguments. Death in Childbirth surely deserves to become the standard reference work on the subject.' Onella Moscucci, British Medical Journal, Volume 306, May 1993'This is a complex book, which would be an essential reference for anyone attempting to undertake serious work in the field; it is also a text worth browsing through, however, since Loudon writes with a conviction that is persuasive and engaging. The book would certainly be very well worth including in all nursing, midwifery and medical libraries. Soo Downe, Nursing Times, June 1993`...splendid study of maternal mortality in various countries from 1800 to 1950.'^ `...carefully researched book...'^ `Thanks to this work we can now begin to question many common assumptions about the causes of maternal mortality. Loudon marshals the facts with confidence and skill; his lucid and lively style is captivating, and even the numerically illiterate will have no difficulty in understanding the statistical arguments. Death in Childbirth surely deserves to become the standard reference work on the subject' British Medical Journal'Irvine Loudon's study is both an informative compendium of information about maternal mortality, and a sensitive and persuasive analysis of statistical evidence, medical opinion from the past, and life histories. For a social historian, this hefty "read" of more than six hundred pages was sometimes shocking but always engrossing and enlightening. This is an impressively complete and passionately written book that presents a tragic story, well told.' Louise A. Tilly New School for Social Research BHM 1994 68'This is a monumental study of an extremely important subject. No future study of the history of childbirth anywhere in the world will be able (or will want) to ignore the wealth of material presented within these pages... this study will form the benchmark for the next generation of scholars. Judith Walzer Leavitt, Social History of Medicine, Vol. 7, No. 1, 1994Louden's focus is much wider than materanl mortality: he uses mortality as a lens through which to explore the history of childbirth. Loden opens with a dramatic and moving individual story, thus rightly establishing personal maternal experience as the context in which to situate materanl mortality and its medical interpretation...no summary can do this book justice. * Gender and History *This is a wholly satisfying book, judicious, comprehensive and passionate ... This book should be required reading for all medical students. * Isis *Table of ContentsPART I. THE MEASUREMENT OF MATERNAL MORTALITY ; PART II. THE CAUSES OF MATERNAL MORTALITY ; PART III: MATERNAL CARE AND MATERNAL MORTALITY IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES

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Book SynopsisWritten with a focus on multi-disciplinary integrated care systems and a greater emphasis on prevention and patient autonomy, this title incorporates the most recent evidence-based guidelines and developments in nursing roles and contraceptive methods. An invaluable guide to women's health nursing.Table of Contents1: Debra Holloway: Introduction 2: Debra Holloway: Nurse's impact on care, role, training, and career pathway 3: Sunanda Gupta, Debra Holloway, and Jenny Chrimes: The basics 4: Brianna Cloke: Paediatric and adolescent gynaecology 5: Katherine Gale, Ali Kubba, and Debra Holloway: Menstrual and bleeding disorders 6: Ali Kubba, Sunanda Gupta, and Nikki Noble: Hormone and endocrine disorders 7: Katherine Gale, Claudia Tye, Ali Kubba, and Sunanda Gupta: Other disorders of women>'s health 8: Victoria Mckenzie, Leila Frodsham, and Debra Holloway: Sexual health 9: Debra Holloway: Menopause 10: Ellie Stewart: Bladder 11: Cathy Hughes: Gynaecological oncology 12: Jenny Chrimes: Nursing care of the gynaecological patient in hospital 13: Shelley Raine: Contraception 14: Joanne Fletcher: Unwanted fertility 15: Fiona Phillips: Care of the woman in early pregnancy problems 16: Fiona Phillips: Care of the patient in emergency gynaecology units 17: Alice Denga: Fertility and subfertility 18: Aggie Jokhan, Joyce Aburam, Emma Sinfield, and Debra Holloway: Colposcopy 19: Ali Kubba: Breast 20: Sunanda Gupta: Lifestyle issues

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Book SynopsisThis book provides current information and practical advice on the underlying causes, diagnosis and management of infertility in a clear and concise style that is accessible to patients.Table of Contents1. Overview of fertility and the biological clock ; 2. Preparing for pregnancy ; 3. Getting pregnant: a background to hormones and how the body works ; 4. How to choose your clinic ; 5. The law and fertility treatment (regulation) ; 6. The initial consultation: what is covered in your first clinic visit ; 7. Why aren't I getting pregnant? Fertility tests ; 8. Counselling: dealing with the emotional aspects of infertility ; 9. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) ; 10. Male fertility ; 11. Treatment options before IVF ; 12. Problems with ovulation and polycystic ovary syndrome ; 13. Ovulation induction ; 14. In-vitro fertilisation (including ICSI and IVM) ; 15. Ovarian hyperstimulation ; 16. Pre-implantation genetic tests ; 17. Sperm donation (donor insemination) ; 18. Egg donation ; 19. Surrogacy ; 20. Fertility and the older woman ; 21. Gynaecological problems and fertility ; 22. Tubal surgery ; 23. Reversal of sterilization and reversal of vascetomy ; 24. Pregnancy after fertility treatment ; 25. Coping with infertility ; 26. Adoption

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"An outstanding depiction of the mutual constitution of science and society. Cleverly unpacking the complex history of scientific debates on so-called 'maternal impressions' (later, 'maternal effects') on offspring and future generations, author Sarah Richardson unveils the epistemological origins of concepts we take for granted today. . . . The book is an epistemological provocation, a reminder that science is a political enterprise, and an invitation to produce knowledge that empowers women instead of knowledge that makes them solely responsible for our collective future." * Science *"[A] rigorous academic study... Policymakers, health-care providers, and scientific researchers will want to take note." * Publishers Weekly *“Sarah Richardson’s book The Maternal Imprint… argues that social assumptions about maternal responsibility lend ideas in this field more credibility than they deserve on the basis of the data. Her argument will be interesting to researchers, pregnant nerds and policymakers.” * Nature *"Richardson explains and challenges much of what I (and probably you) take for granted about human pregnancy and the role of mothers in fetal development. Richardson brilliantly confronts notions that some women are 'bad mothers' who imperil the welfare of their offspring by not taking care of themselves sufficiently while pregnant. . . . The Maternal Imprint is a thoroughly researched, amusing, and confronting book that should be essential reading for anyone interested in epigenetics, infant health, and how these interact with race and social class." * FASEB Journal *"Enlightening. . . . What is particularly compelling about Richardson's approach is that by situating the field’s challenges in a broader social and historical context, we get a sense of why they matter. . . . In the likelihood that epigenetics might be used to explore the long shadow of our current trauma, Richardson's book offers an important lens through which we can regard claims about the role of maternal bodies." * Lancet *"The inheritance of acquired traits is not a heresy in medicine, but the basis of an enormously productive research program... Richardson puts this research in its historical context and takes a critical look at its basic assumptions, methods and conclusions." * Archyde *"In this volume, historian and philosopher of science Richardson... provides a historical overview and an analysis of debates, theories, and research about epigenetics and gene expression, spanning from Weismann’s expression of deterministic germ plasma theory in the late 19th century to current epigenetics and theory about the developmental origins of health and disease as articulated in the early 21st century." * CHOICE *"Beliefs about which specific maternal behaviors or experiences have lasting effects on gestating offspring have shifted widely over time. . . . [Richardson] gives this rich history a clearer context in the discussion of reproductive responsibility." * Harvard Gazette *"Richardson concisely and vividly presents how medical and scientific thinking about the contribution of mothers and fathers to the development of offspring developed. Richardson's thoroughly compelling book . . . shows the ideological complexity of modern science." * Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung *"The Maternal Imprint will be of interest to a trans-disciplinary audience in that it provides a historical critique of science that is well-versed in the scientific claims and attuned to the influence of culture on science. This trans-disciplinary book provides a framework for both biological and social scientists to think about the values and assumptions that have guided their disciplines' perspectives on the maternal body and infant health." * Metascience *“[Richardson’s] compelling interpretation cleanly cuts through the posited difference between genetics and epigenetics, ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ heredity. Far from challenging genetic determinism, epigenetic pregnancy research ‘advances a model of human inheritance and development in which the wider social and physical environment can be seen as heritable and as determinant of future biomedical outcomes.’ Constructions of epigenetics as bridging the gap between social and biological processes resonate widely in STS and gender studies, even among critical scholars; Richardson’s book is a thought-provoking intervention.” * Isis *“Richardson’s book is rigorous, entertaining, informative, and politically important.” * Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal *“Academically robust and meticulously researched, The Maternal Imprint is a pleasurable and engaging read that will appeal to a wide audience, including the public and undergraduate students.” * Childhood in the Past *"A rich, elegantly argued analysis of the long history of scientific and popular thinking about 'maternal effects' on the fetuses that women gestate, full of well-articulated plunges into the archives of scientific texts and journals in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This is an important, beautifully researched, and well-written book by an author whose prior works have literally changed their fields." -- Rayna Rapp, New York University"Richardson reveals that epigenetics is not just the newest cutting-edge, pro-social, plasticity-favoring, anti-genetic, and anti-reductionist field to emerge from modern molecular genetics. Rather, it is also the vector of newly problematic images and social roles that limit women and diminish the status of pregnancy and motherhood, in ways that are disturbingly similar to nineteenth-century societal notions of women's roles. Richardson's exquisitely documented arguments will be compelling to all with an interest in the complex interface of science and society." -- Michael J. Wade, Indiana University"This is a major contribution from a feminist STS scholar who deftly interweaves scientific, epistemological, and ethical considerations into a tour-de-force book on a topic with implications for mothers, families, and communities." -- Alexandra Minna Stern, author of Eugenic Nation: Faults and Frontiers of Better Breeding in Modern AmericaTable of Contents1. Introduction: The Maternal Imprint 2. Sex Equality in Heredity 3. Prenatal Culture 4. Germ Plasm Hygiene 5. Maternal Effects 6. Race, Birth Weight, and the Biosocial Body 7. Fetal Programming 8. It’s the Mother! 9. Epilogue: Gender and Heredity in the Postgenomic Moment Acknowledgments Notes References Index

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