gynecology and obstetrics
General Gynecologic Evaluation
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The following are some English-language resources that may be useful. Please note that THE MANUAL is not responsible for the content of these resources. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ Committee on Gynecologic Practice: Well-Woman Visit: This web site provides updated guidelines for the well-woman visit, which should include counseling about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and minimizing health risks, screening, evaluation, a comprehensive history, and immunizations (based on age and risk factors). US Preventive Services Task Force: Cervical Cancer: Screening: The benefits and harms of cervical cancer screening for high-risk types of human papillomavirus (hrHPV) are systematically reviewed, based on updated evidence for cervical cancer screening. The focus is on the effectiveness of hrHPV screening strategies compared with cytology-based screening. The review concluded that primary hrHPV screening detected higher rates of CIN 3+ at first-round screening than cytology did. US Preventive Services Task Force: Chlamydia and gonorrhea: Screening. This review evaluates the effectiveness of screening for gonorrhea and chlamydial infection, which are often asymptomatic. It concluded that screening tests can accurately detect these disorders, that they reduce complications of these disorders, and that they cause little or no harm. 