Main description:

The Unofficial Guide to Obstetrics and Gynaecology is unique as a textbook that is written based on national and international guidelines. In a subject topic that includes a lot of grey areas this is of paramount importance for undergraduates and postgraduates who are studying and working on the wards. Knowledge is present is succinct topic summaries that are then tested and expanded upon in more than 300 multiple choice questions with fully explained answers. More than 100 colour images and illustrations and clinical cases bring the topics to life. The book has been written by junior doctors therefore the content is engaging and always understandable. The content has then been checked by senior clinicians ensuring that it is reliable and up to date.

Contents:

Gynaecological anatomy and examination, The menstrual cycle and physiology of the HPO axis, Puberty, Disorders of sexual development, Secondary amenorrhoea, Polycystic ovarian syndrome, Infertility, Hyperemesis gravidarum, Molar pregnancy, Ectopic pregnancy, Miscarriage, Recurrent miscarriage, Termination of pregnancy, Contraception, Emergency contraception, Menorrhagia, Fibroids, Pre-menstrual syndrome, Menopause, Disorders of the vulva, Prolapse, Urinary incontinence, Endometriosis, Sexually transmitted infections, Ovarian cysts (benign), General principles of gynaecological cancer management, Ovarian cancer, Uterine cancer, Cervical screening, Cervical cancer, Vulval and vaginal cancer, Organisation and principles of antenatal care, Obstetric abdominal palpation, Antenatal screening and diagnostic tests, Gestational diabetes, Epilepsy in pregnancy, Cardiac disorders in pregnancy, The impact of maternal weight on pregnancy, Thyroid disease in pregnancy, Hepatitis B in pregnancy, HIV in pregnancy, Sickle cell disease in pregnancy, Obstetric cholestasis, Multiple pregnancy, Normal vaginal delivery, Monitoring the fetus, Induction and augmentation, Pain relief in labour, Malpresentation and malposition of the fetus, Breech, Caesarean section, Vaginal birth after caesarean section, Assisted delivery and instrumentals, Antepartum haemorrhage, Pre-eclampsia and pregnancy-induced hypertension, Premature labour, Chorioamnionitis, Small for gestational age and intrauterine growth restriction, Fetal haemolytic disease, Congenital intrauterine infections,Stillbirth, Cord prolapse, Shoulder dystocia, Retained placenta, Postpartum haemorrhage, Amniotic embolism, Maternal collapse, Venous thromboembolism, Bacterial sepsis following pregnancy, Perineal trauma and incontinence, Mastitis, Postnatal mental health, Careers in O&G.