Obstetrics and Gynecology

I Preface n 1997, the first five books in the Blueprints series were published as board review for medical students, interns, and residents who wanted high-yield, accurate clinical content for USMLE Steps 2 and 3. Twenty years later, we are proud to report that the original books and the entire Blueprints brand of review materials have far exceeded our expectations. The feedback we have received from our readers has been tremendously helpful and pivotal in deciding what direction the seventh edition of the core books would take. To ensure that the seventh edition of the series continues to provide the content and approach that made the original Blueprints a success, we have expanded the text to include the most up-to-date topics and evidence-based research and therapies. Information is provided on the latest changes in the management of cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer screening, abnormal uterine bleeding, hypertension in pregnancy, cervical insufficiency, prenatal diagnosis, and preterm labor. The newest and future techniques in contraception and sterilization and menopausal hormone therapies are covered, as are contemporary treatment options for uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts.