Evidence-based obstetrics and gynecology / edited by Errol R. Norwitz, Carolyn M. Zelop, David A. Miller, David Keefe.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

'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.

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

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