tailieunhanh - Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America35 (2008)

The scope of practice of the gynecologist is broad and challenging. The gynecologist is blessed with the longitudinal care of women from adolescence through the end stages of life. In fact, many women consider their gynecologist their primary care physician. This edition of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America explores many of the daily challenges of office practice. Updates in new contraceptive options and in management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding are presented. For the first time in practice of gynecology, we can offer a vaccine to reduce the risk or prevent the development of cervical dysplasia and cancer. The. | ELSEVIER VUADtRt OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA ELSEVIER SAUNDERS Obstet Gynecol Clin N Am 35 2008 xv-xvi OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA Preface Tristi Muir MD Guest Editor The scope of practice of the gynecologist is broad and challenging. The gynecologist is blessed with the longitudinal care of women from adolescence through the end stages of life. In fact many women consider their gynecologist their primary care physician. This edition of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America explores many of the daily challenges of office practice. Updates in new contraceptive options and in management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding are presented. For the first time in practice of gynecology we can offer a vaccine to reduce the risk or prevent the development of cervical dysplasia and cancer. The prevention and treatment of human papilloma virus is discussed including indications for the vaccine. Urinary tract infections affect most of the women in our practice. Diagnosis and current treatment strategies of primary and recurrent urinary tract infections are delineated. Ovarian and breast disorders are common and are a concern for many women. These topics are expanded upon. As women age osteoporosis and fecal incontinence limit the quality of life of many of our patients. Understanding management strategies is a goal of this edition. One of the most challenging problems that a gynecologist faces female sexual dysfunction is explored in detail. Procedures that commonly were performed in the operating room now are moving to the office. Endometrial ablation is examined and tips on its performance are presented. I thank the contributing expert authors for their informative reviews on these topics. I also thank Carla Holloway for her editing and support. 0889-8545 08 - see front matter 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. doi xvi PREFACE The breadth of knowledge .