Since its initial publication, Primary Care in Obstetrics and Gynecology has been the definitive source for information on the primary health care of women for the obstetrician-gynecologist and resident. This timely second edition is an up-to-date revision by renowned leaders in obstetrics and gynecology and relevant subspecialties. Subjects covered in the first edition have been revised to include the latest in women's health, and updated and new material has been added on elderly patients; cardiovascular hypertension; genomic and applied molecular biology; and nutrition, obesity, and eating disorders. New case studies complement the quality information that makes this handbook a must-have reference for obstetricians, gynecologists, and all medical professionals who cater to the unique healthcare needs of women.

"The Second Edition of Primary Care in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Handbook for Clinicians is a timely revision of the definitive source for quick reference and up-to-date information on the primary health care of women. Contributed by leaders in obstetrics-gynecology, primary care and relevant subspecialties, this 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. 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. Primary Care in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Handbook for Clinicians Second Edition is a must-have reference. TOC:Section 1: Primary Care and the Obstetrician-Gynecologist.- 1. Primary Care in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Health Maintenence and Screening.- 2. Pediatric and Adolescent Patients. -3. Elderly Patients.- 4. Lesbian Patients.- 5. The Role of Genomic and Applied Molecular Biology.- 6. Emergencies in the Office Setting.- Section II: Clinical Management Principles for the Office Setting.- 7. Abnormal Pap Smear: Gynecologic Pathology and Management.- 8. Mood Disorders.- 9. Breast Disease.- 10. Cardiovascular Hypertension.- 11. Chronic Pelvic Pain.- 12. Contraception Update.- 13. Coronary Heart Disease in Women: Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Preventive Therapy.- 14. Dermatologic Disorders.- 15. Diabetes Mellitus.- 16. Gastrointestinal Disorders.- 17. Headaches.- 18. Nutrition, Obesity, and Eating Disorders.- 19. Respiratory Disorders.- 20. Sexual Dysfunction.- 21. Sports Medicine and Injuries in the Athletic Woman.- 21. Thyroid Disease.- Appendix: Ready Reference Tables for Preventive Health Care and Health Maintenence."

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.