Lectures in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women’s Health [electronic resource] /
Kovacs, Gab.author.
Briggs, Paula.author.
This book brings together 35 years of the authors’ teaching experience, covering the whole curriculum in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This book helps students understand various key aspects of the specialty, rather than the topic, with the aim to enable ongoing problem solving using a logical approach. Lectures in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women’s Health is perfect for medical students, trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology as well as those in sexual and reproductive health wishing to gain learning for life through this very accessible and easy-to-read book.
Description based upon print version of record.
Part 1. Introduction -- 1. Basic Physiology- The Menstrual Cycle -- 2. Basic Embryology- The Development of the Foetus -- 3. Basic Genetics for the Obstetrician -- 4. The Gynaecological History and Examination -- 5. The Obstetric History and Examination.- Part 2: Gynaecology -- 6. An Outline of How to Think About Each Gynaecological Syndrome -- 7. Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding (AUB) -- 8. Endometriosis.- 9. Perlvic Organ Prolapse (POP).- 10. Urinary problems -- 11. Gynaecological Cancers- 12. Ovarian Cysts -- 13. Fibroids- Fibroleiomyomata -- 14. Termination of Pregnancy (TOP) -- 15. Contraception -- 16. Subfertility -- 17. Polycystic  Ovaries (PCO) and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) -- 18. Menopause -- 19. Psychosexual Problems.- Part 3: Obstetrics -- 20. Antenatal Care -- 21. The Labour -- 22. Multiple pregnancy -- 23. Malpresentation- 24. Early Pregnancy Loss and Ectopic Pregnancy -- 25. Antepartum Haemorrhage (APH) -- 26. Post Partum Haemorrhage (PPH) -- 27. Hypertension in Pregnancy, Gestational Hypertension, Pre Eclampsia, Eclampsia and HELLP Syndrome -- 28. Intrauterine growth restriction -- 29. Infections during pregnancy- Varicella, Herpes, Cytomegalovirus, Toxoplasma, Listeria, Group B Streptococcus -- 30. Endocrine Disease and Pregnancy- Thyroid Disorders and Diabetes -- 31. Medical Conditions- Cardiac Disease, Thrombophilias, Rhesus Immunisation -- 32. Postnatal Care.
This book brings together 35 years of the authors’ teaching experience, covering the whole curriculum in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This book helps students understand various key aspects of the specialty, rather than the topic, with the aim to enable ongoing problem solving using a logical approach. Lectures in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women’s Health is perfect for medical students, trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology as well as those in sexual and reproductive health wishing to gain learning for life through this very accessible and easy-to-read book.
Obstetrics.
Reproductive medicine.
Obstetrics/Perinatology/Midwifery.
Reproductive Medicine.