Management of the Perimenopause

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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 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

Author: James Liu, Margery Gass
Publisher: McGraw Hill / Medical
Published: 06/01/2006
Pages: 360
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.18lbs
Size: 9.32h x 7.56w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780071422819

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 09/01/2006 pg. 102

About the Author

James H. Liu, MD
Arthur H. Bill Professor
Chair, Department of Reproductive Biology
Case School of Medicine
Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University MacDonald Women's Hospital
Cleveland, OH

Margery L.S. Gass, MD
Director, Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Cincinnati, OH

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