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Gynecological disorders are problems peculiar to women especially those of the genital tract and breasts. There are several minors to major gynecological problems, which may occur during the reproductive life of a woman. Those disorders may create more psychological, physiological, and social difficulties in their lives. Gynecological disorders are major causes of maternal morbidity and mortality.

Nurses are members of a health team and often have a great responsibility in the preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative care of women with gynecological problems. This Textbook of Gynecology for Nurses is a comprehensive clinical reference designed for use by the students and nurses of various levels in the hospitals and community settings. The textbook provides information regarding gynecological disorders/problems, various diagnostic investigations, and treatment modalities. Each disorder/problem is formatted consistently for access to vital information on-

• Disease

• Etiological factors and risk factors

• Clinical manifestations

• Assessment and diagnostic methods

• Prevention and its medical and surgical management

• Nursing management according to the nursing process and nursing care plans.

The textbook places special emphasis on home and community-based nursing practice, patient education, and application of the nursing process while providing care to the patients. In precise, this textbook has been compiled and written to provide contents that nurses need to know. Hope it will be a valuable guide that will help the nurses and the students in their education and practice.