Menstrual Problems for the MRCOG and Beyond

Description

Menstrual problems are among the most common reasons for primary care and specialist referral. Therefore, it is important for all gynaecologists and primary care practitioners to have a basic understanding of menstrual reproductive physiology to enable them to counsel women safely and accurately. This second edition has been comprehensively updated to reflect current clinical practice and new research. The contents cover the diagnosis, management and treatment - both medical and surgical - of a wide range of menstrual disorders, including excessive menstrual loss; fibroids; dysmenorrhoea; endometriosis; chronic pelvic pain; delayed menarche; premature ovarian failure; polycystic ovary syndrome; and premenstrual syndrome. This is a perfect introduction for any gynaecologist who needs an accessible and concise introduction to modern management of menstrual problems. It also acts as an ideal revision guide for candidates preparing for the Part 2 MRCOG examination, fully covering the RCOG curriculum for menstrual problems. Cover......Page 1 Title......Page 4 Contents......Page 6 Abbreviations......Page 7 Preface......Page 9 Editors......Page 11 Contributors......Page 12 1 - Introduction......Page 13 2 - Excessive menstrual bleeding......Page 19 3 - Investigation......Page 29 4 - Medical management of excessive menstrual bleeding......Page 48 5 - Surgical management of menstrual problems......Page 57 6 - Uterine fibroids and heavy menstrual bleeding......Page 78 7 - Dysmenorrhoea......Page 92 8 - Endometriosis......Page 99 9 - Chronic pelvic pain......Page 110 10 - Delayed menarche......Page 122 11 - Premature ovarian failure......Page 126 12 - Polycystic ovary syndrome......Page 135 13 - Premenstrual syndrome......Page 144 Index......Page 151