Obstetrics and Gynaecology Book

Gynaecology Section

1 The History and Examination in Gynaecology 3

2 The Menstrual Cycle and its Disorders Margaret Rees Rees, Margaret 9

3 The Uterus and its Abnormalities 21

4 The Cervix and its Disorders 31

5 The Ovary and its Disorders 40

6 Disorders of the Vulva and Vagina 49

7 Prolapse of the Uterus and Vagina 54

8 Disorders of the Urinary Tract 59

9 Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic Pain 66

10 Genital Tract Infections Graz Luzzi Luzzi, Graz 71

11 Fertility and Subfertiliry 79

12 Contraception 94

13 The Menopause and Post-Reproductive Health Margaret Rees Rees, Margaret 105

14 Disorders of Early Pregnancy 114

15 Gynaecological Operations 125

Obstetrics Section

16 The History and Examination in Obstetrics 133

17 Antenatal Care 142

18 Congenital Abnormalities and their Identification 148

19 Infections in Pregnancy 158

20 Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy 165

21 Other Medical Disorders in Pregnancy 174

22 Red Blood Cell Isoimmunization 187

23 Preterm Delivery 190

24 Antepartum Haemorrhage 196

25 Fetal Growth, Compromise and Surveillance 203

26 Abnormal Lie and Breech Presentation 212

27 Multiple Pregnancy 217

28 Labour I: Mechanism - Anatomy and Physiology 224

29 Labour 2: Management 231

30 Labour 3: Special Circumstances 251

31 Instrumental and Operative Delivery 256

32 Obstetric Emergencies 262

33 The Puerperium 266

34 Birth Statistics and Audit 273

35 Legal Issues in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Sally Newman Newman, Sally 279

Gynaecology Management Section 283

Obstetric Management Section 297

Appendix I Common Drugs: Safety and Usage in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding 313

Appendix 2 NormalMaternal Ranges in Pregnancy 315

Index 317