Management of the Perimenopause (Practical Pathways) - Hardcover

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

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0071422811 ISBN 13: 9780071422819

Publisher: McGraw Hill / Medical, 2006

Synopsis

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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

About this title

About the Authors

Margery L. S. Gass, MDPresident, North American Menopause Society AndProfessor of Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology

James H. Liu, MD
Arthur H. Bill Professor
Chair, Department of Reproductive Biology
Case School of Medicine
Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University MacDonald Women's Hospital
Cleveland, OH

Margery L.S. Gass, MD
Director, Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Cincinnati, OH

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw Hill / Medical
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071422811
• ISBN 13: 9780071422819
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 360