Management of Common Problems in Obstetrics and Gynecology

This practical book provides current and effective evaluation and treatment options currently available for the full spectrum of conditions affecting women. In easy to consume, bite-sized chapters, it ranges from diseases occurring during pregnancy and the perinatal period, through general gynecologic conditions from childhood to old age, gynecologic urology, oncology, reproductive medicine and family planning. CONTENTS Cervical Incompetence and Cerclage. Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes. Preterm Labor: Diagnosis and Management. Post-term Pregnancy. Multiple Gestations. Fetal Growth Restriction. Rh disease and isoimmunization. Excessive Fetal Growth: Identification and Management of Macrosomia. Labor Induction. Abnormal Labor. Operative Vaginal Delivery. Shoulder Dystocia. Chorioamnionitis and Postpartum Endometritis. Vaginal Birth After Cesarean. Placenta Previa and Abruptio Placentae. Placenta Accreta. Post Partum Hemorrhage. Fetal Death. Assessing the obstetric role in the brain damaged newborn. Lactation Management. Heart Disease. Asthma. Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy: Hyperthyroidism. Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy: Hypothyroidism. Epilepsy & Seizures in Pregnancy; Headache in Pregnancy. Anemia and thrombocytopenia. Venous Thromboembolism and Inherited Thrombophilias. Systemic Lupus and the Antiphospholipid Syndrome. Urinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy: From Asymptomatic Bacteriuria to Pyelonephritis. Gestational and pregestational Diabetes. Gastrointestinal Disorders in Pregnancy. Viral exposures. HIV in Pregnancy. Trauma in Pregnancy. Hypertension in Pregnancy. Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. The Acute Abdomen: Ovarian Torsion, Appendicitis. Mood and Anxiety Disorders. The older gravida. Obesity in pregnancy. Teratogen exposure in pregnancy. Electronic Fetal Monitoring: Definitions and Principles. Electronic Fetal Monitoring: a systematic approach. Second and Third Trimester Obstetric Ultrasound. Prenatal Screening for Genetic Disorders. Antepartum Testing. Prenatal Screening for Genetic Disorders. Preconception counseling. Fetal Lung Maturation, the Respiratory Distress Syndrome, and Antenatal Steroid. Fetal interventions. Vulvovaginitis. Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Genital Herpes. Pelvic Infection. Prevention of Postoperative Gynecologic Infections. Prepubertal Vulvovaginitis. Dysmenorrhea. Chronic Pelvic Pain. Abnormal & Dysfunctional Bleeding. Premenstrual Syndrome. The Adnexal Mass. Ectopic Pregnancy: Diagnosis and Management. Endoscopic Surgery. Post-Surgical Adhesion Formation and Prevention. Uterine Leiomyomata. Breast Disorders. Rectovaginal Injuries. Prepubertal Vulva Lacerations and Hematomas. Female Sexual Dysfunction. Endometriosis. Diagnosis & treatment of urinary incontinence. Urinary Tract Injuries. Fistulas. Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Infections of the Lower Urinary Tract Infection. Voiding Dysfunction. Painful Bladder Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis. Urethral Disorders. Anal Incontinence. Preinvasive Disease of the Lower Genital Tract. Vulvar Carcinoma: Evaluation and Management. Vaginal Carcinoma. Cervical Cancer. Endometrial Hyperplasia: Diagnosis and Management. Endometrial Carcinoma: Evaluation and Management. Ovarian Carcinoma: Management. Special Tumors of the Ovary. Trophoblastic Neonplasia: Diagnosis & Management. Precocious Puberty. Primary Amenorrhea. Secondary Amenorrhea. Galactorrhea and Hyperprolactinemia. Androgen Excess and Hirsutism. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Menopause. Premature Ovarian Failure. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin and the Diagnosis of Early Pregnancy. Work-up of Infertility. Induction of Ovulation. Male Factor Infertility. Uterovaginal Anomalies: Diagnosis and Management. Tubal Factor in Infertility. Unexplained Infertility. Human In Vitro Fertilization and Related Assisted Reproductive Techniques. Oocyte Donation and Third Party Parenting. Fertility Preservation and Oocyte Cryopreservation. Recurrent Abortion. Combination Oral Contraceptives,Contraceptive Patch and Vaginal Ring: Indications, Contraindications, Formulations, Monitoring. Noncontraceptive Effects of Oral Contraceptives: Implantable/Injectable Hormonal Contraception. Intrauterine Devices. Barrier Methods of Contraception. Fertility Awareness Family Planning Methods. Emergency Contraception. Medical Abortifacients. Complications of Surgical Abortions. Tubal Sterilization. T. Murphy Goodwin, MD is Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Chief of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at the University of Southern California and Co-Director of the Institute for Maternal and Fetal Health. Dr. Goodwin is board-certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology. He received his medical degree from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles in 1983. From 1983 to 1987, he completed both his Internship and Residency in the Phoenix Integrated Residency Program. He remained on faculty with an appointment at the University of Arizona from 1987 to 1989. Dr. Goodwin continued his training as a Fellow in Maternal-Fetal Medicine from 1989 to 1991 at the University of Southern California. Thereafter he joined the Division of Maternal Fetal-Medicine at USC. He has served as President of the Los Angeles Obstetrical & Gynecological Society, and Program Chair of the Obstetrical & Gynecological Assembly of Southern California. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and the North American Society of Obstetric Medicine. T. Murphy Goodwin (Editor), Martin N. Montoro (Editor), Laila Muderspach (Editor), Richard Paulson (Editor), Subir Roy (Editor)