Mammography, xeroradiography, and thermography.

abstract：:Many otherwise healthy women will experience a significant disruption in lifestyle from abnormal uterine bleeding. Most of those seeking medical attention will not be at risk for developing anemia. In each case, a thorough search for underlying systemic, hormonal, and organic causes should be instituted. The use of bl...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Brill AI

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although there are fairly wide variations AFV normally undergoes characteristic changes across gestation in which it increases from 10-20 ml at 10 weeks gestation to average 800 ml at 24 weeks. Little change occurs from then until near term when AFV begins to decrease, and large decreases can occur in postterm pregnan...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Brace RA

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' guidelines on vaginal birth after cesarean had both intended and unintended consequences for anesthesiologists. Epidural analgesia continues to play an important role in patient acceptance of a trial of labor after prior cesarean delivery. It does not impact the suc...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Hawkins JL

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OC (oral contraception) can cause hypertension in a small minority, about 5%, of users. There does not seem to be a relationship between estrogen dosage and hypertension, while a relationship between progesterone and hypertension seems more possible. Hypertensive reaction to OC has been primarily seen in patients ov...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Beck WW Jr

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HBC is common, accounting for approximately 9% of the total breast cancer burden. Given 142,000 cases of breast cancer expected to occur in 1989, this would represent 12,780 cases of HBC patients. Soberingly, each patient represents a family with a variable number of inordinately high risk patients. HBC's natural hist...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Lynch HT,Watson P,Lynch JF

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In gestational diabetes (GDM), achieving euglycemia through treatment decreases the risk of adverse outcomes associated with hyperglycemia. Treatment starts with diet and nutritional counseling; however, up to 50% of women will require pharmacologic therapy to meet glucose goals. Although insulin remains the only Fede...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Berggren EK,Boggess KA

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1988 the International Federation of Gynecologists and Obstetricians (FIGO) developed a surgical staging system for endometrial cancer. The FIGO staging system was recently revised in 2009 to reflect our growing understanding of the natural history of endometrial cancer. In this review, we describe the revised 2009...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Lewin SN

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years it has been recognized that in all phases of life, including pregnancy, physical activity promotes health benefits and precludes comorbidities, the scientific evidence is indisputable. Several organizations around the world have updated in recent years the guidelines and recommendations for exercise in...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Artal R

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patient safety is a significant concern for healthcare providers. Involving physicians in clinical quality activities in obstetrics and gynecology can be difficult for many reasons including time demands, lack of knowledge of process improvement activities, or change fatigue due to failure of adequate implementation o...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Mann S,Pratt S

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Care of the endometriosis patient today can be complex and difficult. Once medical management has been exhausted and symptoms persist patients desire further treatment options. This chapter takes an evidence-based approach at discussion of patient surgcical options for treatment of endometriosis symptoms. Surgical tec...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Zanelotti A,Decherney AH

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present status of oral contraceptive steroids and the IUD, the 2 most effective and increasingly popular contraceptive methods (used by 41.6% of all U.S. married couples practicing contraception in 1970), is presented. Oral steroid contraceptives with varying quantity and activity of estrogen (ethinyl estradiol o...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Mishell DR Jr

更新日期：1974-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has been implicated in the intraepithelial cervical changes that cause most abnormal Papanicolaou smears. To date, 14 types of HPVs have been identified. All are small, nondeveloped, icosahedral DNA viruses that share a common internal antigen. In cases of cervical HPV infection...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Roy M,Morin C,Casas-Cordero M,Meisels A

更新日期：1983-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The postpartum period in women with diabetes or GDM allows both the physician and mother to relax from the intensive medical and obstetric management that has permitted, in most cases, a successful and joyous outcome. The role of the physician, however, must switch to a proactive and preventive mode to formulate a rep...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Kjos SL

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Uterine leiomyomas pose a significant health issue to reproductive-age women. Many women desire uterine conservation, and previously safe and efficacious therapies have been limited. Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound surgery is a new noninvasive therapy that has been proven to be both safe and efficacious i...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Hudson SB,Stewart EA

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abdominal myomectomy and hysterectomy remain the traditional treatment of large symptomatic uterine myomas. The preoperative indications for abdominal myomectomy or hysterectomy must be clearly evaluated and delineated avoid unnecessary intervention. There appears to be an increasing trend toward expectant management ...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Guarnaccia MM,Rein MS

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Higher-order multiple gestations have increased since the advent of advanced reproductive technologies. These pregnancies present unique risks to both mothers and fetuses. It is imperative that early diagnosis of chronicity be determined and that proper counseling is performed, so patients understand the risks, evalua...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Stone J,Kohari KS

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The foregoing discussion is consistent with the following conclusions: First structural differentiation of the gonads, consonant with chromosomal sex of human fetuses, requires complex interactions of primordial germ cells with coelomic and mesonephric epithelial cells and mesenchymal cells in the genital ridge. The m...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： diZerega GS,Ross GT

更新日期：1980-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article will review the basic principles of risk management, the role of the risk manager, and the importance of risk management in the patient safety movement as it pertains to obstetrics and gynecology. Several tools that are used by risk managers including risk assessments and root cause analyses will be used ...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Klein VR

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urinary tract infection in women has its origin, predominantly, via ascending bacteria from the periurethral microflora. Asymptomatic bacteriuria, except for the pregnant patient, need not be treated. E. coli is the most common bacterium to cause UTIs, and is usually susceptible to oral antibiotics. Patients who are h...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Faro S,Fenner DE

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries at the time of vaginal hysterectomy is a skill that must be acquired if one is to be a competent vaginal surgeon. Various techniques have been described and will be reviewed in this chapter. A single technique or series of steps often must be modified depending on the descent...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Shepherd JP,Zyczynski HM

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pharmacology and potential uses of RU-486, the only anti- progesterone to reach clinical trials, including luteolytic, abortifacient, menstrual regulator, postcoital contraceptive, oral contraceptive and other uses, are reviewed. RU-486 acts on the progesterone receptors in the endometrium, specifically the decid...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Spitz IM,Bardin CW

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ovarian neoplasms are common in women of all ages. As many as 10% of women in the United States will undergo surgical removal of an adnexal mass sometime in their lifetime. Gynecologic surgeons have pioneered laparoscopic surgery, developing what was originally a diagnostic tool into a safe and effective approach to m...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Hilger WS,Magrina JF,Magtibay PM

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Perinatal transmission and reproductive decisions of HIV-infected women can be categorized in statistical and epidemiological terms. These reports and figures, however, do little to fully explain the complexities of human relationships, life experiences, personal and cultural influences, and situational and environmen...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Williams HA,Watkins CE,Risby JA

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endometriosis is a chronic medical condition that affects around 6% to 10% of reproductive age women. Pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, and infertility are the most common presenting symptoms. The disease is characterized by estrogen-dependent growth of the endometrial glands and stroma outside the endometrial cavity. The di...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Rafique S,Decherney AH

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:More than 1 million abortions are performed annually in the United States. Women presenting for abortion care are often motivated by the pregnancy to use effective contraception; they are also at high risk for repeat unintended pregnancy. For these reasons, abortion represents an optimal time to initiate effective con...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Micks E,Prager S

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance imaging has a complementary role in obstetrical imaging to ultrasound (US). Although US has advantages as an initial imaging technique, there are significant numbers of patients who cannot be adequately evaluated for a variety of reasons including calvarial calcification, oligoanhydramnios, or simpl...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Hibbeln JF,Shors SM,Byrd SE

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New reproductive genetics means recently developed techniques to prevent the birth of children with specific defects or genetic diseases by testing individuals for sickle cell anemia, the thalassemias, Tay-Sachs disease, cystic fibrosis, or Down syndrome. Third World health services have many deficiencies with high m...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Penchaszadeh VB

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) presents as a constellation of clinical manifestations that can be varied among patients; however, the hormonal derangement associated with PCOS is uniformly characterized by excess androgens and abnormal insulin activity. The alteration in the normal hormonal milieu in these patient...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Lindner PG

更新日期：2021-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is compelling data and a rationale for embarking on screening to identify pregnant women with some of the multiple classes of subclinical thyroid dysfunction. However, the evidence to support such screening and treatment is lacking. Several important trials are underway or undergoing peer review that may provide...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Casey BM

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of GnRH agonists has had a major impact on the practice of gynecology and reproductive endocrinology. The clinical usefulness of GnRH agonists will increase as modes of administration are improved and indications become better defined. GnRH agonists and, potentially, antagonists will provide a prompt, ...

journal_title：Clinical obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Schriock ED

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00