Management of the Perimenopause

von James H Liu, Margery L S Gass

360 Seiten, Hardcover

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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A Unique Decision-Making Tool for Daily PracticeThis 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

• ISBN: 9780071422819
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.06.2006
• Größe: 237 x 192 mm
• Verlag: McGraw Hill LLC