Core knowledge aligned with clinical application for the treatment of gynaecological conditions

The discipline of obstetrics and gynaecology, which dates back many centuries, is unique in that care is extended to every stage in a woman’s life. More recently there have been significant scientific advancements and technological inventions that have transformed the health and care of women.?Essential Gynaecology?aims to deliver core knowledge aligned with clinical application for the treatment of relevant gynaecological conditions.?

Essential Gynaecology?is written by various specialists from South African obstetrics and gynaecology departments. Each chapter is written with dedication and has been carefully selected to fulfil curriculum requirements. Topics covered include gynaecological history and examination, contraception, abnormal uterine bleeding, gynaecological infections, benign and malignant gynaecological conditions, infertility, female urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse, menopause, sexual violence against females and termination of pregnancy.?In addition to covering basic content, the text also includes colour photos and multiple choice questions for self-assessment.

Essential Gynaecology?offers fundamental information for the MBChB programme in gynaecology and responds to a need for a defined focus area. It is recommended for medical students, medical officers, associate clinicians, interns, medical practitioners and OB-GYN registrars.

Chapters include:

1. Anatomy of the female reproductive system
2. Female and male reproductive physiology and puberty
3. Gynaecological history and examination
4. Basic gynaecological ultrasound
5. Contraception
6. Abnormal uterine bleeding
7. Leiomyomata of the uterus
8. Gynaecological infections
9. HIV and gynaecology
10. Early pregnancy complications
11. Benign gynaecological conditions
12. Gynaecological malignancies
13. Approach to infertility
14. Amenorrhoea, ovulatory dysfunction and polycystic ovarian syndrome
15. Dysmenorrhoea and chronic pelvic pain
16. Endometriosis
17. Female urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse
18. Female sexual dysfunction
19. Menopause
20. Sexual violence against females
21. Termination of pregnancy
22. Bioethical principles of clinical care

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ISBN: 978 0 627 03906 5 – R525.00

eISBN: 978 0 627 03907 2 – R472.50

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