Arasen A. V. Paupoo • Normal pubertal development occurs in a predictable orderly sequence over a definite time frame. • The major causes of delayed puberty include anatomic genital tract…

Teri A. LongacreMichael Friedlander • The peak incidence of invasive epithelial ovarian cancer is at about 60 years of age. About 30% of ovarian neoplasms in postmenopausal women are malignant,…

Geoffrey W. Cundiff • Defecatory dysfunction and fecal incontinence are common conditions for women that have tremendous psychosocial and economic implications. • The differential diagnosis for anorectal dysfunction is broad…

Andrea MarianiJohn R. Lurain • Most risk factors for the development of endometrial carcinoma are related to prolonged, unopposed estrogen stimulation. • Office endometrial aspiration biopsy is the accepted first…

Ingrid NygaardLewis Wall • Bladder storage and emptying depend on a complex interplay between the brain, spinal cord, bladder, urethra, and pelvic floor. • Urinary incontinence is common in women…

John C. Elkas • Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the causal agent of cervical cancer. • Screening programs are effective at decreasing the incidence of cervical cancer. Vaccines also help…

Jessie DoraisC. Matthew Peterson • Hyperandrogenism most often presents as hirsutism, which usually arises as a result of androgen excess related to abnormalities of function in the ovary or adrenal…

• Robotic surgery is a form of facilitated laparoscopy that utilizes robotic technology to enhance the performance of the operation by placing a computerized interface between patient and surgeon. •…

• Fibroids are very common and most are asymptomatic and can be managed expectantly. • There is no definite relationship between oral contraceptives and the presence of fibroids. • First-degree…

• Preventive health services that encompass screening and counseling for a broad range of health behaviors and risks are important components of general obstetric and gynecologic care. • Traditional gynecologic…