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…
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…
Evaluation of Amenorrhea
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…
Menstrual Disorders: Endometriosis, Dysmenorrhea, and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Menstrual Disorders: Endometriosis, Dysmenorrhea, and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Irene Woo Melissa Yates ENDOMETRIOSIS Endometriosis is defined as the extrauterine presence of functioning endometrial glands and stroma. It is most commonly…
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…
Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
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…
Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technologies
Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technologies Cindy M. P. Duke Mindy S. Christianson INFERTILITY Definitions Infertility: failure of a couple of reproductive age to conceive after at least 1 year of…
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…
Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence
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…
Family Planning: Contraception, Sterilization, and Abortion
Family Planning: Contraception, Sterilization, and Abortion Sarah Oman Anne E. Burke Family planning is an integral part of the health care of women. By age 45 years, more than half…
