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Handbook of Obesity in Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • 1st Edition - January 12, 2023
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Tahir A. Mahmood, Chu Chin Lim
  • Language: English

**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Obstetrics & Gynecology**Handbook of Obesity in Obstetrics and Gynecology addresses all aspects of general obstetrics and gy… Read more

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**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Obstetrics & Gynecology**

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.

Key features

  • Provides a compact, portable and comprehensive book that is a useful resource for patient management and decision-making in daily practice
  • Presents practical advice, along with key evidence-based guidelines on the treatment and management of all aspects of general obstetrics and gynecology in obese patients
  • Includes concise information, along with up-to-date research in obesity, providing a quick reference for office and bedside management

Readership

Researchers in obesity and fertility; gynecologists, obstetricians, residents, doctors in training. Sexual health and reproductive specialist, contraception specialists, infertility specialists

Table of contents

Part 1: Obstetrics

1. Pathological basis of effects of obesity on pregnancy outcome

2. Planning for pregnancy - pre-conception care. Weight optimization strategies

3. Early pregnancy care and risk assessment

4. Fetal anomaly screening

5. Ante-natal care for Obese women

6. Care of morbidly obese pregnant women

7. Management of elderly pregnant obese women

8. Novel virus infection in pregnancy

9. Bacterial infection in pregnancy

10. Weight management during pregnancy

11. Care of pregnant women following bariatric surgery

12. Ultrasound scanning – growth assessment

13. Screening for hyperglycemia of pregnancy (GDM Screening)

14. Management of pre-diabetes, Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes during pregnancy

15. Managing drugs interaction for women with diabetes

16. Short- and long-term impact of GDM on maternal and neonatal outcome

17. Obesity, hypertension and pre-eclampsia

18. Venous Thrombo- Embolism in obese mother

19. Special considerations for morbidly obese pregnant women

20. Labor management- Induction of labor

21. Intrapartum care

22. Assisted operative vaginal delivery

23. Caesarean section and challenges

24. Maternal sepsis

25. Immediate Post-natal care

26. Weight management postpartum

27. Future pregnancy planning

Part 2: Gynecology

28. Adolescent gynecology – Onset of puberty, menstrual disorders, contraception

29. Polycystic ovary syndrome – menstrual abnormality

30. Hirsutism

31. Contraception for obese

32. Contraception after bariatric surgery

33. Sexual health

34. Infertility

35. Recurrent pregnancy loss

36. Assisted conception

37. Medical and surgical intervention to improve fertility outcome

38. Menstrual disorders

39. Urinary and fecal incontinence

40. Pelvic organ prolapse

41. Chronic pelvic pain

42. Clinical psychosomatics problems

43. Gynecology malignancies - prevention and management

44. Obesity and breast

45. Obesity and osteoporosis

46. Menopause and HRT

47. Preparation for gynecology surgery- Open vs laparoscopic vs robotics

48. Intra-operative care during gynecology surgery

49. Post-operative complications in gynecology surgery

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 12, 2023
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Tahir A. Mahmood

Tahir Mahmood, CBE, MD, FRCPI, FFRSH, MBA, FACOG, FRCPE, FEBCOG, FRCOG Consultant Gynecologist and Clinical Director Women , Children and Clinical Services Directorate , Victoria Hospital, NHS Fife, Kirkcaldy, Scotland, UK Past Vice-President Standards, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2007-2010); President, European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (EBCOG, 2014-2017); Past President of Edinburgh Obstetrical Society ( 2012-2014); Past President of the Northern Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Scotland ( 1999-2011), National Lead for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Audit in England and Wales (2010-2015), FIGO Hyperglycaemia in Pregnancy Working Group ( 2014-2016); and is currently International UNFPA Consultant for EECA Region, Chair of EBCOG Standards of Care and Position Statements Group, and Life Trustee Lindsay Stewart R&D Foundation of the Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologists. In the recent past, he has held honorary senior Clinical Lectureships at the Universities of Edinburgh, Dundee and St. Andrews in Scotland. He has edited 10 manuscripts and has published more than 200 research papers and chapters. He was appointed as Commander of the order of the British Empire (CBE) in the New Year’s honours list (2012) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the 2nd
Affiliations and expertise
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy and Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of St. Andrews, UK

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Chu Chin Lim

Dr Lim graduated from Queens University, Belfast, in 1992. He completed his training program in Northern Ireland and higher specialty training in Ninewells hospital, Dundee University, and also completed a Fellow training program in University of Otago, New Zealand, in Urogynecology. Dr Lim was appointed as Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist to NHS Fife in 2004 and currently is committee member for Clinical Governance Group for British Society of Urogynecology. His research interests include minimal access surgery and well-being of obese women both in obstetrics & gynecology.
Affiliations and expertise
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Victoria Hospital, UK

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