Key Clinical Topics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology offers an indispensable and practical guide for exam revision and clinical practice. Written and edited by specialists with a wealth of experience, this book provides rapid access to the core topics in obstetrics and gynaecology. Each topic is written in a concise and easy-to-digest format, making this book an essential resource for exam revision and quick reference at the point of care. Over 100 topics presented in alpha order, from abnormality of the genital tract, to venous thromboembolism Effective exam revision for MRCOG Part 2 candidates Succinct coverage of clinical features, diagnosis and patient management Includes clinical photos and diagrams to improve understanding of concepts Contributions from experienced specialists to ensure authoritative, accurate content

Table of Contents:
1 Abnormality of the genital tract 2 Amenorrhoea 3 Assisted conception 4 Cervical cancer 5 Cervical screening 6 Chemotherapy 7 Chronic pelvic pain 8 Contraception: reversible methods 9 Contraception: sterilisation 10 Dyspareunia 11 Ectopic pregnancy 12 Endometriosis 13 Female genital mutilation 14 Fertility preservation for cancer patients 15 Fibroids 16 Fistulae in obstetrics and gynaecology 17 Forensic gynaecology 18 Genital prolapse 19 Gestational trophoblastic disease 20 Heavy menstrual bleeding 21 Hirsutism 22 Human papillomavirus vaccination 23 Hyperemesis gravidarum 24 Hysterectomy 25 Imaging in gynaecology 26 Intermenstrual, post coital and postmenopausal bleeding 27 Menopause and hormone replacement therapy 28 Menstrual cycle physiology 29 Minimal access surgery 30 Miscarriage 31 Ovarian cancer 32 Ovarian cysts 33 Paediatric gynaecology 34 Pelvic inflammatory disease 35 Perioperative complications in obstetrics and gynaecology 36 Polycystic ovarian syndrome 37 Pre- and postoperative care and the enhanced recovery programme 38 Premenstrual syndrome 39 Radiotherapy 40 Recurrent miscarriage 41 Sexual function 42 Sexually transmitted infection 43 Subfertility: aetiology and diagnosis 44 Subfertility: medical and surgical management 45 Termination of pregnancy 46 Urinary incontinence and voiding difficulties 47 Urodynamics 48 Uterine tumours 49 Vaginal cancer 50 Vaginal discharge 51 Vulval cancer 52 Vulval diseases 53 Vulval pain syndromes and pruritus vulvae 54 Amniotic Fluid Embolism 55 Anaemia in Pregnancy 56 Analgesia and anaesthesia in labour 57 Antenatal Care 58 Antepartum haemorrhage 59 Asthma in Pregnancy 60 Blood Transfusion 61 Breech Presentation 62 Caesarean Section 63 Cancer and Pregnancy 64 Cardiac Disease 65 Cervical Incompetence and Cervical Suture 66 Changes to Maternal Physiology in Pregnancy 67 Coagulation and Pregnancy 68 Cord Prolapse 69 Diabetes in Pregnancy 70 Domestic Abuse 71 Dysfunctional labour 72 Epilepsy in Pregnancy 73 Feticide and Late Termination of Pregnancy 74 HIV in Pregnancy 75 Hydrops Fetalis 76 Induction of Labour 77 Infection in Pregnancy 78 Instrumental Delivery 79 Intrauterine Growth Restriction 80 Invasive Fetal Testing 81 Malpresentation and Malposition 82 Maternal Death 83 Maternal Sepsis 84 Monitoring in Labour 85 Multiple Pregnancy 86 Neonatal Resuscitation 87 Normal labour 88 Obstetric Cholestasis and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy 89 Oligohydramnios / Polyhydramnios 90 Perineal Repair 91 Placenta Praevia and Morbidly Adherent Placenta 92 Postpartum Haemorrhage 93 Pre-eclampsia and Eclampsia 94 Premature labour 95 Preterm prelabour rupture of membranes 96 Prolonged Pregnancy 97 Puerperal Psychosis 98 Puerperium and Breastfeeding 99 Reduced Fetal Movements 100 Renal Disease in Pregnancy 101 Rhesus Disease 102 Risk Management in Obstetrics 103 Shoulder Dystocia 104 Stillbirth 105 Teratogenic Agents 106 Thyroid and Pregnancy 107 Vaginal Birth after Caesarean 108 Venous Thromboembolism