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Handbook of Obesity in Obstetrics and Gynecology addresses all aspects of general obstetrics and gynecology in obese patients, providing evidence-based guidance for the treatment and management of gynecological problems and pregnancy-related care in obese women. The book is a valuable resource for junior doctors, residents and obstetricians and gynecologists looking for a comprehensive guide that addresses the most relevant aspects of obstetric and gynecologic care that are impacted by obesity, an increasingly prevalent condition. The rising prevalence of global obesity is of public health concern, hence obese women suffer from a higher incidence of menstrual disorders, polycystic ovaries, infertility issues, and more.
In pregnancy, obesity is associated with an increased risk of early pregnancy loss, recurrent pregnancy loss, fetal developmental abnormalities, thrombo-embolic disease, gestational diabetes, dysfunctional labor, post-partum hemorrhage and difficult operative deliveries.
Provides a reference for day-to-day clinical practices for specialist practitioner in Obstetrics and Gynecology who increasingly deal with obese populations
The rising prevalence of global obesity is of public health concern. Obese women suffer from a higher incidence of menstrual disorders, polycystic ovaries, infertility issues, contraception challenges, below average pregnancy rates in assisted conception cycles, incontinence and female genital malignancies. In pregnancy, obesity is associated with an increased risk of early pregnancy loss, recurrent pregnancy loss, fetal developmental abnormalities, thrombo-embolic disease, gestational diabetes, dysfunctional labor, post-partum hemorrhage and difficult operative deliveries.
Handbook of Obesity in Obstetrics and Gynecology addresses all aspects of general obstetrics and gynecology in obese patients, and provides evidence-based guidance for treatment and management of gynecological problems and pregnancy-related care in obese women.
Compact, this book provides quick reference for decision making in daily practice, and is a valuable resource for junior doctors, residents and obstetricians and gynecologists looking for a comprehensive guide that addresses most relevant aspects of obstetric and gynecologic care that are impacted by obesity, an increasingly prevalent condition.
Publisher : Academic Press; 1st edition (January 31, 2023)
Language : English
Paperback : 454 pages
ISBN-10 : 0323899048
ISBN-13 : 978-0323899048
