Hyperandrogenism

Oct 7, 2016 by in GYNECOLOGY Comments Off on Hyperandrogenism

Hyperandrogenism Katherine Ikard Stewart Lisa Kolp Androgens are necessary for normal ovarian and sexual function. They play an important role in cognition, bone health, muscle mass, body composition, mood, and…

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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Oct 7, 2016 by in GYNECOLOGY Comments Off on Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Dipa Joshi Roxanne Marie Jamshidi The evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) requires characterization and quantification of the bleeding, specifically the onset, duration, frequency, amount, pattern, and…

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Evaluation of Amenorrhea

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Evaluation of Amenorrhea Irene Woo Kyle J. Tobler Amenorrhea is the absence of menses. It is physiologic during pregnancy, lactation, and menopause. The lack of regular, spontaneous menses for any…

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Uterine Leiomyomas

Oct 7, 2016 by in GYNECOLOGY Comments Off on Uterine Leiomyomas

Uterine Leiomyomas Cindy M. P. Duke Diana Cholakian Stacey A. Scheib Uterine leiomyomas, also known as myomas or fibroids, represent the most common pelvic tumors in women. As benign smooth…

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Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

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Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Sara Seifert Kristiina Altman FIRST-TRIMESTER MISCARRIAGE Miscarriage, or spontaneous abortion, is generally defined as the spontaneous loss of a fetus weighing <500 g or at…

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Pediatric Gynecology

Oct 7, 2016 by in GYNECOLOGY Comments Off on Pediatric Gynecology

Pediatric Gynecology Sara Seifert Dayna Burrel Pediatric gynecology presents many challenges to the general obstetriciangynecologist unaccustomed to dealing with these young patients. Most of the obstacles may be overcome by…

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Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence

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Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Maryann B. Wilbur Abigail E. Dennis INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE AND RELATED BEHAVIORS Definitions Intimate partner violence (IPV): a pattern of assaultive and/or coercive behaviors that…

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