Featuring a range of commonly encountered and important conditions in women’s health, Obstetrics & Gynaecology: Clinical Cases Uncovered allows the reader to understand normal reproductive physiology and anatomy in the context of clinical practice. It highlights aspects of good practice which in real life are considered beyond the presenting symptom.
This unique case-based approach allows the reader to progress through each stage, gaining an understanding of the rationale for investigation and management and to consider other important aspects for holistic care.

Contents: Part 1: The basics.
Part 1a: Basic science.

Part 1b: Approach to the patient.

Part 1c: Clinical overview of the area.

Part 2: The cases




Labour related

Pre-eclampsia

Antepartum haemorrhage

Antenatal screening

Preterm labour

Diabetes in pregnancy

Thrombosis in pregnancy

Previous Caesarean section

Vomiting in pregnancy

Substance misuse in pregnancy

Bleeding in early pregnancy

Acute pelvic pain

Acute vulva pain

Menorrhagia

Menopause and HRT

Post-menopausal bleeding

A couple with primary sub-fertility

Contraception

Sexually transmitted infections and associated conditions

A woman with an abnormal smear result from routine cervical screening

Urinary incontinence and prolapse

Pelvic mass
.
Part 3: Self-assessment.

30 Multiple choice questions.

10 Extend matching questions.

10 Short answer questions.

Answers

Dr Maggie Cruikshank, Consultant Gynaecologist and Senior Lecturer at Aberdeen Medical School and Aberdeen Maternity Hospital.

Dr Asha Shetty, Consultant Obstetrician and Honorary Lecturer at Aberdeen Medical School and Aberdeen Maternity Hospital