This book provides a timely revision of the definitive source for quick reference and up-to-date information on the primary health care of women. Containing contributions by leaders in obstetrics-gynecology, primary care and relevant subspecialties, the book presents the latest information from respected authorities. New case studies have been added at the end of each chapter to provide useful information for the busy clinician. New chapters include: Elderly Patients; Cardiovascular Hypertension; The Role of Applied and Genomic Molecular Biology; and Nutrition, Obesity, and Eating Disorders. This book is a must-have reference for the busy clinician

This book provides a timely revision of the definitive source for quick reference and up-to-date information on the primary health care of women. Subjects explored in the first edition have been heavily revised and updated to serve the most current needs of practicing obstetricians and gynecologists as well as residents in these specialties. Containing contributions by leaders in obstetrics-gynecology, primary care and relevant subspecialties, the book presents the latest information from respected authorities in obstetrics and gynecology. New case studies have been added at the end of each chapter to provide useful information for the busy clinician. New chapters include: Elderly Patients; Cardiovascular Hypertension; The Role of Applied and Genomic Molecular Biology; and Nutrition, Obesity, and Eating Disorders. This book is a must-have reference for the busy clinician.

Primary Care and the Obstetrician-Gynecologist.- Primary Care in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Health Maintenance and Screening.- Pediatric and Adolescent Patients.- Elderly Patients.- Lesbian Patients.- The Role of Genomic and Applied Molecular Biology.- Emergencies in the Office Setting.- Clinical Management Principles for the Office Setting.- Abnormal Pap Smear: Gynecologic Pathology and Management.- Mood Disorders.- Breast Disease.- Cardiovascular Hypertension.- Chronic Pelvic Pain.- Contraception Update.- Coronary Heart Disease in Women: Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Preventive Therapy.- Dermatologic Disorders.- Diabetes Mellitus.- Gastrointestinal Disorders.- Headaches.- Nutrition, Obesity, and Eating Disorders.- Respiratory Disorders.- Sexual Dysfunction.- Sports Medicine and Injuries in the Athletic Woman.- Thyroid Disease.