Management of the Perimenopause
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Emergency Medicine
| Author: | James H. Liu, Margery L.S. Gass | ISBN: | 9780071491938 |
| Publisher: | McGraw-Hill Education | Publication: | May 23, 2010 |
| Imprint: | McGraw-Hill Education / Medical | Language: | English |
| Author: | James H. Liu, Margery L.S. Gass |
| ISBN: | 9780071491938 |
| Publisher: | McGraw-Hill Education |
| Publication: | May 23, 2010 |
| Imprint: | McGraw-Hill Education / Medical |
| Language: | English |
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 new series especially 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
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 new series especially 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
