Obstetrics and Gynaecology at a Glance provides a concise and accessible introduction and revision aid for medical students undertaking their obstetrics and gynaecology attachment. Following the familiar easy–to–use at a Glance format, each topic is presented as a double–page spread with key facts accompanied by clear illustrations and diagrams encapsulating all that students need to know.

 

This new edition of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at a Glance:

•  Contains a second colour throughout to enhance the visual appeal, making the subject even easier to understand.

•  Has been revised to incorporate international approaches to management and epidemiology.

•  Contains new chapters on:

　–breast disease

　–history and physical examination

•  Features brand new and updated artwork in a cohesive and clear structure.

 

Obstetrics and Gynaecology at a Glance will appeal to medical students, junior doctors on the Foundation Program and midwives.

Errol Norwitz, Division of Fetal Medicine, Yale-New Haven Hospital

John Schorge, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Texas Southwestern Medical Centre, University of Texas

Contents list.

 

1 History taking and physical examination.

2 Anatomy of the female reproductive tract.

3 The menstrual cycle.

4 Abnormal vaginal bleeding.

5 Ectopic pregnancy.

6 Pelvic pain.

7 Lower genital tract infections.

8 Pelvic inflammatory disease.

9 Benign disorders of the lower genital tract.

10 Benign disorders of the upper genital tract.

11 Endometriosis and adenomyosis.

12 Contraception.

13 Sterilization.

14 Breast disease.

15 Miscarriage and termination of pregnancy.

16 Gynaecologic surgery.

 

17 Urinary incontinence.

18 Pelvic organ prolapse.

 

19 Puberty and precocious puberty.

20 Amenorrhoea.

21 Polycystic ovarian syndrome.

22 Recurrent pregnancy loss.

23 The infertile couple.

24 Ovulation induction.

25 Assisted reproductive technology.

26 Menopause and hormone replacement therapy.

 

27 Dysplasia and colposcopy.

28 Cervical and vaginal cancer.

29 Vulvar cancer.

30 Uterine cancer.

31 Ovarian cancer.

32 Gestational trophoblastic disease..

 

33 Embryology and early fetal development.

34 Fetal physiology.

35 Endocrinology of pregnancy and parturition.

36 Maternal adaptation to pregnancy.

37 Prenatal diagnosis.

38 Obstetric ultrasound.

 

39 Infections in pregnancy: bacteria and protozoa.

40 Infections in pregnancy: viruses and spirochetes.

41 Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

42 Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy.

43 Cardiovascular disease in pregnancy.

44 Thyroid disease in pregnancy.

45 Other medical and surgical conditions in pregnancy.

46 Drugs and medications during pregnancy.

47 Disorders of amniotic fluid volume.

48 Disorders of fetal growth.

49 Antepartum fetal surveillance.

50 Hydrops fetalis.

51 Intrauterine fetal demise.

52 Multiple pregnancy.

53 Antepartum hemorrhage.

54 Premature labour.

55 Cervical insufficiency and cervical cerclage.

56 Premature rupture of the membranes.

 

57 Induction and augmentation of labour.

58 Normal labour and delivery.

59 Abnormal labour and delivery.

60 Pain relief in labour.

61 Intrapartum fetal monitoring.

62 Operative vaginal delivery.

63 Cesarean delivery.

 

64 Third stage of labor and postpartum hemorrhage.

65 The puerperium.

66 Circumcision.

 

Index