The Abnormal Menstrual Cycle

Margaret Rees

ISBN 10: 1842142127 / ISBN 13: 9781842142127

Published by Taylor & Francis, CRC Press, 2005

About this Item

Neuware - Disorders of menstruation are among the most common problems encountered in womens' health and include early, delayed and irregular menstrual cycles, painful menses and excessive menstrual bleeding, and early menopause. Their treatment presents a variety of complex challenges, especially since some of the treatments used can themselves result in further menstrual and hormonal complications. This text provides a comprehensive review of our current knowledge of the causes of these conditions, their investigation, and the treatment options available. It has been designed as a practical reference for the doctors' office or clinic, presenting the physician with a detailed account of how to assess the patient and then determine the most appropriate course of treatment, which may extend beyond pharmacologic interventions to surgery. Practice points conclude each section and summarize the most important clinical and management issues.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Abnormal Menstrual Cycle
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis, CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1842142127
• ISBN 13: 9781842142127
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 254W x 203H x 38D millimeters 254 millimeters width by 203 millimeters height by 38 millimeters depth
• Weight: 766 grams

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Synopsis

Disorders of menstruation are among the most common problems encountered in womens' health and include early, delayed and irregular menstrual cycles, painful menses and excessive menstrual bleeding, and early menopause. Their treatment presents a variety of complex challenges, especially since some of the treatments used can themselves result in further menstrual and hormonal complications. This text provides a comprehensive review of our current knowledge of the causes of these conditions, their investigation, and the treatment options available. It has been designed as a practical reference for the doctors' office or clinic, presenting the physician with a detailed account of how to assess the patient and then determine the most appropriate course of treatment, which may extend beyond pharmacologic interventions to surgery. Practice points conclude each section and summarize the most important clinical and management issues.

About the Author

Margaret Rees, Sally Hope, Veronica Ranvikar