Management of the Perimenopause: Practical Pathways in Obstetrics and Gynecology - Rilegato

Liu, James H.; Gass, Margery L.S.

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ISBN 10: 0071422811 ISBN 13: 9780071422819

Casa editrice: McGraw Hill / Medical, 2006

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A Unique Decision-Making Tool for Daily Practice

This evidence-based resource provides easy-to-use, expert guidance on the assessment and treatment of common perimenopausal problems seen in daily office practice. After a brief overview of physiologic and endocrinologic changes, and the staging of the perimenopause (by STRAW definition), you'll find practical, easy-to-access coverage of:

Management of specific symptoms and problems, such as hot flashes, cognitive changes, breast masses, and osteoporosis

Preventive clinical practice, featuring in-depth coverage of hormone replacement therapies

Alternative therapies, including vitamins, herbs, and phytoestrogens

Separate sections cover screening tests and all major alternative therapies.

About the Practical Pathways Series:

Practical Pathways in Obstetrics & Gynecology is a unique series specially designed to tackle the challenging clinical topics encountered in daily practice. Each title in the series features a standardized, user-friendly approach that guides you systematically through evaluation, diagnosis, and management:

A high-yield, algorithmic Pathway at the start of most chapters provides an “at-a-glance” summary of recommended management

What's the Evidence? questions summarize major clinical trials and their application to daily practice

Guiding Questions review what strategic questions clinicians should ask themselves when first evaluating a patient

Key Points are highlighted in the margins

Case Studies demonstrate the clinical application of concepts, and further hone diagnostic skills

References facilitate further research or study

Su questo libro

Recensione:

"This reference offers evidence-based guidance on the assessment and treatment of common perimenopausal problems seen in daily office practice. The text provides an overview of the physiologic and endocrinologic changes and the staging of perimenopause, as well as discussions of symptom management and preventive clinical practice. The contributors also address all major alternative therapies. Guiding questions, highlighted key points, case studies and references for further study all make this a useful resource."--Sci-Tech Book News (Sci-Tech Book News 2006-09-01)

L'autore:

The Arthur H. Bill Professor and Chair Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology University Hospitals of Cleveland Cleveland, Ohio

Su questa edizione

• Editore: McGraw Hill / Medical
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0071422811
• ISBN 13: 9780071422819
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 360