Interpreting Evidence and Creating Clinical Guidance on Contraception Kathryn M. Curtis, PhD David Hubacher, PhD, MPH The findings and conclusions in this chapter are those of the authors and do…
Reproduction and Hormonal Contraception Mitchell D. Creinin, MD Jeffrey T. Jensen, MD, MPH The discovery of the central regulatory role of hormones in reproduction led directly to the development of…
Contraception, Population, and the Environment Jeffrey T. Jensen, MD, MPH Mitchell D. Creinin, MD As we write this chapter, the earth’s population of humans exceeds 7.7 billion. Hopefully our collective…
Ovaries and Adnexa 31.1 Simple Ovarian Cysts Description and Clinical Features The normal ovary in premenopausal women typically contains small cysts, less than 3 cm in diameter, representing follicles or…
Myometrium 29.1 Fibroids (Leiomyomas) and Leiomyosarcomas Description and Clinical Features Fibroids, or uterine leiomyomas, are commonly occurring benign myometrial tumors composed of smooth muscle and fibrous tissue. They are found…
Endometrium 30.1 Endometrial Polyps Description and Clinical Features Endometrial polyps are fairly common lesions that can occur at any age. They can be pedunculated or broad-based, are generally benign, and,…
Genitourinary Tract 14.1 Unilateral and Bilateral Renal Agenesis Description and Clinical Features Renal agenesis, which may be unilateral or bilateral, results from failure of the ureteric bud to develop during…
Ectopic Pregnancy 32.1 Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy Description and Clinical Features Approximately 2% of all pregnancies are ectopic (i.e., implanted at a site other than within the uterine cavity). More than…
Therapeutic Obstetrical Procedures 26.1 Fetal Blood Transfusion Description and Clinical Features If a fetus is found to be anemic based on umbilical blood sampling, it can be treated with a…
Pelvic Floor 33.1 Pelvic Floor Abnormalities Description and Clinical Features The pelvic floor is comprised of three compartments based on function and location, labeled anterior, middle, and posterior compartments. The…
