Complementary and Integrative Approaches in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Integrative medicine is a holistic approach to health care that acknowledges multiple dimensions of health, including its physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects. It approaches health not just as absence of disease but as a state of optimal vitality, and uses all appropriate evidence-based modalities, including lifestyle interventions, complementary treatments, and conventional allopathic methods, in one paradigm. Use of non-conventional therapies by women and interest in integrative care is very high. Much disinformation exists and many women engage in non-conventional therapies without medical advice, sometimes benefiting from them, but also possibly delaying needed care or placing themselves at risk. Research and clinical interest in non-conventional methods also is rising within the medical community, with increased recognition of the value of an integrative health model for individuals and communities. Obstetrician–gynecologists are in a unique position to support their patients in holistic health optimization by choosing beneficial integrative strategies while identifying potentially harmful practices.
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The Role of Physical Therapy in Obstetric–Gynecologic Practice
This monograph addresses the diagnosis and management of many neuromusculoskeletal conditions that both obstetrician–gynecologists and physical therapists encounter in their practices.
GoCommon Dermatologic Conditions
This monograph reviews common cutaneous conditions, both benign and malignant, hair and nail disorders, and skin conditions unique to the adult woman.
GoSurgical Considerations
The purpose of this monograph is to help guide obstetrician–gynecologists through the appropriate preoperative assessment of women who require surgery and identify intraoperative and postoperative management strategies that will help decrease avoidable morbidity and mortality of these patients.
GoMigraine and Other Headache Disorders
A large portion of this monograph is devoted to evaluation, management, and drug safety in pregnant or breastfeeding women with migraine and other headache disorders.
GoIncidental Radiologic Findings
The aim of this monograph is to aid obstetrician–gynecologists in the detection, characterization, and management of incidentally detected lesions that may be encountered on routine women’s imaging examinations.
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