Pediatric and adolescent gynecology

Office evaluation of the child and adolescent / S. Jean Emans -- Ambiguous genitalia in the newborn / Ingrid Holm -- Vulvovaginal problems in the prepubertal child / S. Jean Emans -- The physiology of puberty / Catherine M. Gordon and Marc R. Laufer -- Precocious puberty / Joan Mansfield -- Delayed puberty / S. Jean Emans -- Amenorrhea in the adolescent / S. Jean Emans -- Dysfunctional uterine bleeding / S. Jean Emans -- Androgen abnormalities in the adolescent girl / S. Jean Emans -- Structural abnormalities of the female reproductive tract / Marc R. Laufer, Donald P. Goldstein and W. Hardy Hendren -- Gynecologic pain: dysmenorrhea, acute and chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis, and premenstrual syndrome / Marc R. Laufer and Donald P. Goldstein -- Education of the child and adolescent / Phaedra Thomas, Vicki Burke and Anne Jenks Micheli -- Pediatric urology in the pediatric and adolescent girl / Craig A. Peters -- Vulvovaginal complaints in the adolescent / Elizabeth R. Woods and S. Jean Emans -- Bacterial sexually transmitted infections: gonorrhea, chlamydia, pelvic inflammatory disease, and syphilis / Lydia A. Shrier -- Human immunodeficiency virus in young women / Cathryn L. Samples -- Human papillomavirus infection in children and adolescents / Jessica A. Kahn and Paula A. Hillard -- Benign and malignant ovarian masses / Marc R. Laufer and Donald P. Goldstein -- The breast: examination and lesions / Marc R. Laufer and Donald P. Goldstein -- Contraception / S. Jean Emans -- Teen pregnancy / Angela Maidi Nicoletti -- Adolescent sexuality / Amy B. Middleman and Maurice Melchiono -- Gynecologic issues in young women with chronic diseases / Marc R. Laufer and S. Jean Emans -- Sexual abuse in the child and adolescent / R. Ranee Leder and S. Jean Emans -- Complementary and alternative medicine for gynecology patients / Wendy L. Wornham -- Legal issues in pediatric and adolescent gynecology / Richard Bourne and Susan Ricci.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Now in its Fifth Edition, the leading clinical reference on pediatric and adolescent gynecology combines contemporary approaches to diagnosis with the latest medical and surgical management advice to help you address gynecologic problems in infants, children, and adolescents with confidence. In this book, you'll discover expert perspectives from a multidisciplinary array of contributors--many of whom helped to define pediatric gynecology as a specialty. As mentioned in the foreword from Dr. Barbieri, ""Simply put, this is the best book about pediatric and adolescent gynecology. If you plan on owning one textbook on pediatric and adolescent gynecology this is the classic."" Clinically focused coverage, in a format that's easy to use...Broad-based coverage helps you address the full spectrum of common and rare problems encountered in pediatric and adolescent gynecology. . Outstanding algorithms and tables provide quick and practical guideposts to accurate diagnosis. . More than 400 illustrations, including 8 pages of full-color plates, deliver the visual guidance needed to recognize key pathologic features and to refine your diagnosis. . Abundant case examples help you put basic principles into action. . Up-to-date references provide a comprehensive review of the current literature and guide further research. New to this Edition...Cutting-edge information on urology and complementary and alternative medicine broadens your therapeutic options and helps you answer commonly asked questions about herbal and other remedies. . Expanded coverage of surgical techniques helps you correct structural abnormalities of the reproductive tract. Discover the expert clinical guidance you need to diagnose and manage gynecologic problems in children and adolescents"