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.
Author(s): Mary Ann Lumsden, Margaret Rees
Series: MRCOG and Beyond
Edition: 2nd edition
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Year: 2014
Language: English
Pages: 157
Tags: Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Medicine
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
