The most comprehensive evidence-based guide to both obstetrics and gynecology 

Aimed at practicing obstetricians gynecologists and trainees in the specialty Evidence-based Obstetrics and Gynecology concentrates on the clinical practice areas of diagnosis investigation and management. The first section of the book discusses evidence-based medicine methodology in the context of the two specialties. The second and third sections cover all the major conditions in obstetrics and gynecology with each chapter reviewing the best available evidence for management of the particular condition. The chapters are structured in line with EBM methodology meaning the cases generate the relevant clinical questions.

Evidence-based Obstetrics and Gynecology provides in-depth chapter coverage of abnormal vaginal bleeding; ectopic pregnancy; pelvic pain; lower genital tract infections; contraception and sterilization; breast diseases; urogynecology; endocrinology and infertility; puberty and precocious puberty; cervical dysplasia and HPV; cervical vaginal vulvar uterine and ovarian cancer; preconception care; prenatal care and diagnosis; drugs and medications in pregnancy; maternal complications; chronic hypertension; diabetes mellitus; thyroid disease; neurologic disease; psychiatric disease; postterm pregnancy; fetal complications; preeclampsia; and more. 

• First book to address evidence-based practice for obstetrics and gynecology combined
• EBM is a highly relevant approach for this high risk specialty
• Edited by leading US specialist involved in the evidence-based medicine movement

Evidence-Based Obstetrics and Gynecology is an important text for obstetricians and gynecologists in practice and in training as well as for specialist nurses.