E. Albert Reece & Robert L. Barbieri 
Obstetrics and Gynecology [EPUB ebook] 
The Essentials of Clinical Care

<p><strong><em>An up-to-date textbook on the clinical essentials in women’s healthcare</em></strong></p> <p>Written by an international team of OB/GYN practitioners, this book offers an overview of the most important and common clinical issues in obstetrics and gynecology, including reproductive endocrinology, gynecologic oncology, maternal&ndash;fetal medicine, and sexuality. It provides readers with current information on evidence-based approaches to the management of normal pregnancy, labor and birth, as well as the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of high-risk pregnancy, infertility, and acute and chronic diseases, and psychiatric disorders in women of all ages. For each condition the authors give a clear definition, discuss its epidemiology, etiology and pathophysiology, and present the most up-to-date protocols for its detection, screening, and clinical management. They also provide a thoughtful evaluation of why certain therapies and approaches are more effective than others.</p> <p><strong>Features:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Clearly and consistently organized chapters for optimal comprehension of the material</li> <li>A section dedicated to the legal and ethical issues related to reproductive health</li> <li>240 illustrations, most in full color, demonstrating critical concepts and data</li> <li>A summary of key points at the end of most chapters and ‘Evidence’ boxes that focus on evidence-based research</li> </ul> <p>A comprehensive introduction to the field, <cite>Obstetrics and Gynecology: The Essentials of Clinical Care</cite> is an excellent textbook for medical students on clinical rotation in OB/GYN, and for residents and practitioners in the specialty. Nurses, midwives, and physician assistants will also benefit from its wealth of information.</p>

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<p><strong>Part I Patient Care</strong><br>1 Life-Long OB/GYN Care for Women<br>2 OB/GYN Examinations and Evaluations<br>3 Embryology of the Female Reproductive System<br>4 The Menstrual Cycle and Fertilization<br>5 Genetics and Genomic Applications in OB/GYN Practice<br>6 Pap Smear and Human Papilloma Virus Testing<br>7 Genetic Screening and Obstetric Procedures<br><strong>Part II Obstetrics</strong><br><strong><em>Section I Normal Obstetrics</em></strong><br>8 Maternal&#8211;Fetal Physiology<br>9 Preconception and Antepartum Care<br>10 Intrapartum Care and Fetal Surveillance<br>11 Labor and Delivery<br>12 Immediate and Postpartum Newborn Care<br><strong><em>Section II Abnormal Obstetrics</em></strong><br>13 Ectopic Pregnancies<br>14 Spontaneous Abortion<br>15 Pathological Labor and Delivery<br>16 Pre-Eclampsia&#8211;Eclampsia Syndrome<br>17 Rhesus Isoimmunization<br>18 Multifetal Pregnancy<br>19 Preterm Birth and Fetal Growth Restrictions<br>20 Premature Rupture of Membranes and Third Trimester Bleeding<br>21 Hypertension in Pregnancy<br>22 Postpartum Hemorrhage and Infection<br>23 Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy<br>24 Perinatal and Maternal Mortality<br>25 Psychiatric Issues during and after Pregnancy<br>26 Other Medical Complications in Pregnancy<br>27 Post-Term Pregnancy<br><strong>Part III Gynecology</strong><br><strong><em>Section I General Gynecology</em></strong><br>28 Contraception and Sterilization<br>29 Therapeutic Abortion<br>30 Vaginitis and Vulvitis<br>31 Sexually Transmitted Diseases<br>32 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease<br>33 Endometriosis and Adenomyosis<br>34 Chronic Pelvic Pain<br>35 Pelvic Relaxation, Urinary Incontinence, and Urinary Tract Infection<br><strong><em>Section II Breasts</em></strong><br>36 The Breast and Benign Breast Disease<br>37 Breast Cancer: Prevention, Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment<br><strong><em>Section III Procedures</em></strong><br>38 Surgical Procedures in Gynecology<br><strong>Part IV Reproductive Endinocronology, Infertility, and Related Topics</strong><br>39 Amenorrhea and Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding<br>40 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hirsutism, and Virilization<br>41 Dysmenorrhea: Pain Menstruation<br>42 Infertility<br>43 Premenstrual Syndrome<br>44 Perimenopause, Menopause, and Postmenopause: Consequences of Ovarian Reproductive Aging<br><strong>Part V Gynecologic Oncology</strong><br>45 The Biology of Cancer<br>46 Gestational Trophoblastic Disease: Molar Pregnancy<br>47 Vulvar and Vaginal Lesions<br>48 Cervical Neoplasia and Cancer<br>49 Uterine Leiomyomas<br>50 Endometrial Cancer<br>51 Ovarian and Fallopian Tube Cysts and Tumors<br><strong>Part VI Human Sexuality</strong><br>52 Sexuality<br>53 Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault<br><strong>Part VII Professional Behavior, Ethics, and Legalitis</strong><br>54 Medical Economics and Social Issues<br>55 Provider&#8211;Patient Communications and Interactions<br>56 Clinical Ethics in Obstetrics and Gynecology<br>57 Legal Issues in Obstetrics and Gynecology</p>