Publisher's Synopsis
A new and comprehensive reference covering all the important topics and areas of interest associated with gynaecologic and obstetric care. Considers the woman's total health needs. The book is easy to read and is liberally interspersed with illustrations and tables.Up to date with the latest scientific information on the specialty and looking forward to what changes and advances will come in the future, Gynecology and Obstetrics will be invaluable to all practitioners and students who are involved in women's health.;Features: * Authors at the forefront of their field * Full of up to date information based on recent scientific advances * Keeps the 'whole patient' in mind while balancing emphasis given to basic and clinical sciences, normal and abnormal physiology, and preventive medicine and therapeutics * Takes patient care from embryo stage through sexual development, adolescent health, infertility, contraception, pregnancy and birth, and health problems in later life * Written from a perspective that deals with current gynecologic and obstetric care and also looks to advances and changes in the future * Contributions from many different specialists mean that comment is authoritative, diverse and relevant to a wide range of topics * Recommends approaches to treatment that will be of benefit to the clinician confronted with major problems * Takes a broad view of women's health including socioeconomic and lifestyle issues * Discusses important issues as health care, medicolegal issues, prenatal diagnosis and genetic evaluation, diagnosis and management of sexual dysfunction, and sexual abuse/assault
