Evidence-based obstetrics and gynecology

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"The most comprehensive evidence-based guide to both obstetrics and gynecology Aimed at practicing obstetricians, gynecologists, and trainees in the specialty, Evidence-based Obstetrics and Gynecology concentrates on the clinical practice areas of diagnosis, investigation and management. The first section of the book discusses evidence-based medicine methodology in the context of the two specialties. The second and third sections cover all the major conditions in obstetrics and gynecology, with each chapter reviewing the best available evidence for management of the particular condition. The chapters are structured in line with EBM methodology, meaning the cases generate the relevant clinical questions.Evidence-based Obstetrics and Gynecology provides in-depth chapter coverage of abnormal vaginal bleeding; ectopic pregnancy; pelvic pain; lower genital tract infections; contraception and sterilization; breast diseases; urogynecology; endocrinology and infertility; puberty and precocious puberty; cervical dysplasia and HPV; cervical, vaginal, vulvar, uterine, and ovarian cancer; preconception care; prenatal care and diagnosis; drugs and medications in pregnancy; maternal complications; chronic hypertension; diabetes mellitus; thyroid disease; neurologic disease; psychiatric disease; postterm pregnancy; fetal complications; preeclampsia; and more. First book to address evidence-based practice for obstetrics and gynecology combinedEBM is a highly relevant approach for this high risk specialtyEdited by leading US specialist involved in the evidence-based medicine movementEvidence-Based Obstetrics and Gynecology is an important text for obstetricians and gynecologists in practice and in training, as well as for specialist nurses"--Provided by publisher.  Read more... Abstract: "The most comprehensive evidence-based guide to both obstetrics and gynecology Aimed at practicing obstetricians, gynecologists, and trainees in the specialty, Evidence-based Obstetrics and Gynecology concentrates on the clinical practice areas of diagnosis, investigation and management. The first section of the book discusses evidence-based medicine methodology in the context of the two specialties. The second and third sections cover all the major conditions in obstetrics and gynecology, with each chapter reviewing the best available evidence for management of the particular condition. The chapters are structured in line with EBM methodology, meaning the cases generate the relevant clinical questions.Evidence-based Obstetrics and Gynecology provides in-depth chapter coverage of abnormal vaginal bleeding; ectopic pregnancy; pelvic pain; lower genital tract infections; contraception and sterilization; breast diseases; urogynecology; endocrinology and infertility; puberty and precocious puberty; cervical dysplasia and HPV; cervical, vaginal, vulvar, uterine, and ovarian cancer; preconception care; prenatal care and diagnosis; drugs and medications in pregnancy; maternal complications; chronic hypertension; diabetes mellitus; thyroid disease; neurologic disease; psychiatric disease; postterm pregnancy; fetal complications; preeclampsia; and more. First book to address evidence-based practice for obstetrics and gynecology combinedEBM is a highly relevant approach for this high risk specialtyEdited by leading US specialist involved in the evidence-based medicine movementEvidence-Based Obstetrics and Gynecology is an important text for obstetricians and gynecologists in practice and in training, as well as for specialist nurses"--Provided by publisher Content: Cover Title Page Copyright Contents List of contributors Chapter 1 Evidence-based medicine in obstetrics and gynecology History of obstetrics and evidence-based What is evidence-based medicine? Systematic review processes Formulating the question Searching the literature and identifying Critically appraising studies and assessingthe strength of a body of literature Evidence-based resources The Cochrane Collaboration The US preventive services task forceand the US evidence-based practicecenters program Rationale for this book References Section 1 Gynecology General Gynecology Chapter 2 Abnormal menstrual bleedingBackground Clinical questions Conclusion Acknowledgements References Chapter 3 Termination of pregnancy Background Clinical questions References Chapter 4 Miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy Background Ectopic pregnancy Historical perspective Clinical questions Surgical treatment Medical management Local therapy Expectant management Rh status and antibody screen References Chapter 5 Pelvic pain Background General search strategy Clinical questions Summary Case resolution Further reading References Chapter 6 Genital tract infectionsBackground Search strategy Clinical questions References Chapter 7 Uterine fibroids Introduction Epidemiology Classification Etiology Diagnosis Evidence-based approach to clinical management Evidence-based pregnancy outcomes related to fibroids Quantitative measures of fibroid disease Evidence-based treatment of fibroids Evidence-based medical treatment Additional strategies for management Evidence-based non-surgical treatments Evidence-based surgical treatments Conclusion Acknowledgments References Chapter 8 Endometriosis and adenomyosis BackgroundSearch strategy Clinical questions References Chapter 9 Contraception and sterilization Background Clinical questions Conclusions References Urogynecology 10 Pelvic floor prolapse/urinary incontinence Background Clinical questions References Reproductive endocrinology and infertility Chapter 11 Amenorrhea Background Clinical questions References Chapter 12 Polycystic ovarian syndrome Clinical questions Conclusion References Chapter 13 Recurrent pregnancy loss Background Clinical questions References Chapter 14 Unexplained infertility Background Clinical questionsGeneral search strategy Critical review of the literature Conclusions References Chapter 15 Menopause and HRT Overview Search strategy Clinical questions Discussion of the evidence References Gynecologic oncology Chapter 16 Cervical cancer Background Clinical questions Summary Acknowledgements References Chapter 17 Vulval/vaginal cancer Background General search strategy Critical appraisal of the literature Conclusions References Chapter 18 Endometrial cancer Clinical questions References Chapter 19 Cervical dysplasia and HPV Background