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