Essentials of Gynaecology

This book is a comprehensive, simple text book for undergraduates. The contents will help in acquiring a basic understanding of the subject without having to refer multiple books. Evidence based guidelines are provided. It is the work of an author based on her personal clinical experience and educational skills for nearly three decades in this subject and who is dealing with Undergraduates everyday in the class and wards. The text is supported with illustrations and line diagrams, wherever necessary to enhance learning. The text covers the basic gynecology topics in addition to new topics & guidelines. It is suitable for developing countries, practical and easy-to-follow. FEATURES • The contents will help in acquiring a basic understanding of the subject without having to refer multiple books. • Evidence based guidelines are provided. • It is the work of an author based on her personal clinical experience and educational skills for nearly three decades in this subject and who is dealing with Undergraduates every day in the class and wards. • Each Chapter starts with a case study • Menopausal medicine, Urogynecology, pelvic organ prolapse, Infertility and abnormal uterine bleeding are dealt with in depth. • Simple, easy to read (Boxes after each topic), points highlighted, Clinical Photographs and Diagrams , flow charts , key points and Illustrative Cases Includes long and short answer questions to enable students to test and further reinforce their understanding of the subject CONTENTS Section I 1. Anatomy of the Female Reproductive Tract 2. Development of the Female Genital Tract: Normal and Abnormal 3. Female Reproductive Physiology Section II 4. Gynaecological History and Physical Examination 5. Imaging in Gynaecology 6. Gynaecological Symptoms and Differential Diagnosis Section III 7. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 8. Disorders Associated with Menstrual Cycle 9. Benign Diseases of the Vulva, Vagina and Cervix 10. Benign Diseases of the Uterus 11. Benign Diseases of the Ovary and Fallopian Tube 12. Infections of the Lower Genital Tract 13. Infections of the Upper Genital Tract 14. Tuberculosis of the Female Genital Tract 15. Endometriosis 16. Chronic Pelvic Pain Section IV 17. Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology 18. Primary Amenorrhoea 19. Secondary Amenorrhoea and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome 20. Hirsutism and Virilisation 21. Menopause 22. Infertility 23. Hormone Therapies in Gynaecology Section V 24. Pelvic Organ Prolapse 25. Urogynaecology 26. Urinary Tract Injuries and GenitalFistulae Section VI 27. Preinvasive and Invasive Diseases of the Vulva and Vagina 28. Premalignant Diseases of the Cervix 29. Malignant Diseases of the Cervix 30. Premalignant and Malignant Diseases of the Uterus 31. Malignant Diseases of the Ovary and Fallopian Tube 32. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Section VII 33. Preoperative Preparation and Postoperative Management 34. Gynaecological Surgery