Disorders of Menstruation

Learn how to interpret menstrual cycle events as vital signs for women. Irregularities in the pattern and amount of vaginal bleeding of uterine origin are often signs of pathology or an aberration in the function of the hypothalamic, pituitary, and ovarian system. The type of menstrual disorder when coupled to the women's age can give important signals as to the likely problem. Disorders of Menstruation follows the reproductive lifetime of women, from prepubertal abnormalities through the years of potential child bearing to menopause and beyond. The authors provide a conceptual framework to understand the mechanisms responsible for abnormal menstrual bleeding or early pregnancy failure. This clinically focused book is written for any practicing clinician who provides healthcare for girls and women. Disorders of Menstruation highlights accurate diagnostic algorithms that lead to evidence-based therapy or minimally invasive surgery using approaches that are practical, efficient, and cost-effective. Paul B. Marshburn, MD and Bradley S. Hurst, MD - Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA A new addition to the Gynecology in Practice series. CONTENTS Overview – Disorders of menstruation (Paul B. Marshburn and Bradley S. Hurst). Pre-pubertal Genital Bleeding (Kristin M. Rager, Preeti P. Matkins and Tara M. Vick). Irregular Vaginal Bleeding and Amenorrhea During Pubertal Years (Bradley S. Hurst). Menstrual Disorders During the Reproductive Years (Michelle L. Matthews ). Abnormal Menstrual Bleeding in Hyperandrogenic Ovulatory Dysfunction  (Rebecca S. Usadi). Abnormal Uterine Bleeding due to   Anatomic Causes: Diagnosis (Bradley S. Hurst). Abnormal Uterine Bleeding due to  Anatomic Causes: Treatment (Bradley S. Hurst). Infrequent Menstrual Bleeding and Amenorrhea During the Reproductive Years (Paul Miller). Menstrual Cycle Related Clinical Disorders (Paul B. Marshburn). Irregular Uterine Bleeding During the Menopausal Transition (Isiah Harris and William D. Schlaff). Postmenopausal bleeding ( Karen D. Bradshaw M.D. and  David Tait).