Main description:

This book provides students with a comprehensive overview of the field of gynaecology.

Presented in a question and answer format, the text begins with anatomy, histology and physiology. The following chapters examine different gynaecological disorders and diseases, including tuberculosis, injuries, ectopic pregnancy, benign lesions and pelvic inflammatory disease. The final chapters discuss imaging and instruments.

Authored by Michigan University research scholar, Pramod TK, this easy to understand, quick reference guide includes more than 180 images, illustrations, tables and flow charts. Useful mnemonics have been included to assist learning.

Key points

Comprehensive overview of gynaecology for students
Presented in question and answer format
Authored by Michigan University research scholar
Includes useful mnemonics and more than 180 images, illustrations, tables and flow charts

Contents:

Anatomy of Female Reproductive Organs
Normal Histology
Physiology of Menstruation
Puberty
Menopause and its Problems
Malformations of the Female Genital Tract
Sex and Intersex
Diseases of the Vulva
Diseases of the Vagina
Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Female
Tuberculosis of Genital Tract
Female Genital Tract Injuries
Injuries to the Intestinal Tract
Diseases of the Urinary System
Genital Fistulae and Stress Urinary Incontinence
Pathology of Conception
Population Dynamics and Control of Contraception
Trophoblastic Disease
Ectopic Pregnancy
Disorders of Menstruation
Menorrhagia and Dysfunction Uterine Bleeding
Hormonal Therapy in Gynecology
Inflammation of the Uterus and the Cervix
Genital Prolapse
Displacements
Fibromyomas of Uterus
Benign Lesions of Ovary
Gynecological Oncology
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pelvic Pain and Special Topics
Disorders of Broad Ligament, Fallopian Tubes and Parametrium
Endometriosis and Adenomyosis
Endoscopy in Gynecology
Imaging Modalities in Gynecology
Instruments