This textbook is intended to provide a comprehensive review of womens health care. It is targeted primarily at obstetrician-gynecologists, nurse midwives, and obstetrics and gynecology nurse-practitioners. However, it also should be of value to internal medicine specialists who provide gynecologic care to their patients and to family practitioners who serve both the gynecologic and obstetric needs of women. The pocketbook edition of this text, soon to be published, should be of particular interest to those providers seeking a convenient single text as they address the health care needs of women.