Learning Outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria List the causes of bleeding and/or pain in early pregnancy. Describe the epidemiology, aetiology and clinical features of: Miscarriage Ectopic pregnancy Molar pregnancy Discuss the use of…
Learning Outcomes At the end of this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria Describe the common causes of male and female infertility Describe the indications for and interpretation of investigations used in the assessment of the infertile couple…
Learning Outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria Describe the causes, significance and management of disorders of menstruation, including intermenstrual, postcoital and postmenopausal bleeding, menstrual irregularity, heavy menstrual bleeding, dysmenorrhoea and secondary amenorrhoea. Describe the…
Learning Outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria Recognize the logical sequence of eliciting a history and physical signs in gynaecology Describe the pathophysiological basis of symptoms and physical signs in obstetrics and gynaecology (O&G)…
Learning Outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge relating to mental disorders Demonstrate an awareness of the range of possible mental health disorders in the perinatal period Understand the importance of identification of mental health history…
Learning Outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria Describe the normal maternal changes in the puerperium Describe the aetiology, diagnosis and management of the common abnormalities/emergencies in the postpartum period, including maternal collapse, thromboembolism, puerperal…
Learning Outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria Outline the mechanism of spontaneous vaginal delivery Describe the aetiology, diagnosis and management of the common malpresentations and malpositions in labour Define the different types of perineal…
Learning outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria Describe the mechanisms, diagnosis and management of normal and abnormal labour Describe the methods of induction and augmentation of labour, including the indications, contraindications and complications Describe…
Learning Outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria Describe the common structural abnormalities resulting from abnormal development List the risk factors for the common fetal abnormalities Compare the diagnostic tests for fetal abnormality Describe the…
Learning Outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria Describe the aetiology, risk factors, risks and management of: Anaemia in pregnancy Gestational diabetes Infections in pregnancy Thromboembolic disease in pregnancy Liver disease Contrast the clinical presentation…