Office Gynecology

As office technology has exploded and decision-making become increasingly complex, physicians are faced with an endless list of treatment options for commonly presenting gynecologic disorders. This new book reviews all state-of-the-art tools of diagnosis, investigation, and management to provide an invaluable guide for the office practitioner. From endocrine disorders to breast disease, from preventive measures for osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease to management of an abnormal pap smear, from the use of ultrasonography and minimally invasive diagnostic procedures to high-level endocrine manipulation, office-based physicians are expected to be knowledgeable in all areas. This book leads the way. For gynecologists and residents, here is a solid-foundation and ready reference source, enhanced by more than 60 detailed illustrations.

From endocrine disorders to breast disease, from preventive measures for osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease to management of an abnormal pap smear, from the use of ultrasonography and minimally invasive diagnostic procedures to high-level endocrine manipulation, office-based physicians are expected to be knowledgeable in all areas.

1 Gynecologic Health Care Screening.- 2 Management of the Abnormal Pap Smear.- 3 Chronic Vaginitis.- 4 Abnormal Uterine Bleeding.- 5 Primary Amenorrhea and Delayed Onset of Puberty.- 6 Secondary Amenorrhea.- 7 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.- 8 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis.- 9 Ectopic Pregnancy.- 10 Office Ultrasonography of the Pelvis.- 11 Dysmenorrhea and Chronic Pelvic Pain.- 12 Advances in Oral Contraception.- 13 Management of Menopause, Including Hormonal Replacement Therapy.- 14 The Dominant Breast Mass.- 15 Nipple Discharge.- 16 Complications of Lactation.- 17 Female Sexual Problems and the Gynecologist.- 18 Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections.- 19 Office Evaluation and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence.- 20 Genital Herpes.- 21 Dystrophy and Human Papilloma Virus-Associated Disorders of the Vulva.- 22 Bartholin Duct Cysts and Abscesses: A Rational Approach to Treatment.- 23 Lesbian Health Issues.- 24 Hirsutism and Virilism.- 25 Rape.- 26 Surveillance of Gynecologic Malignancies.