Management of the Perimenopause
Autor: James H. Liu , Margery L. S. Gass
Número de Páginas: 552A 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 new series especially 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 ...