This book provides GPs with a case-based approach to women's health issues with practical examples and examines issues as they present in general practice. This book also provides GPs with information relevant to their practice that extends upon that provided in undergraduate texts. Evidence-based and practical, the book includes tips and examples of useful approaches when undertaking histories, examining and managing women's health problems and looks at current controversies in women's health.
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Adolescent gynaecology: Pubertal Development and Primary Amenorrhea Primary Dysmenorrhoea, Dysfunctional uterine bleeding in adolescence. Menstrual problems: Premenstrual syndrome, Secondary amenorrhoea, Menorrhagia. Contraception: Combined oral contraception, Progestogen-only contraception, Intrauterine devices, Barrier methods, Natural Family Planning, Emergency contraception, Sterilisation. Unplanned pregnancy: Reproductive rights and abortion, Pregnancy counselling, Surgical methods of abortion, Medical methods of abortion, Abortion and the law, Threats to abortion services. Pelvic Pain: Chronic pelvic pain, Endometriosis. Infertility: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), Initial management of infertility. Pre conception care: The provision of preconception care, Periconceptual folate supplementation, Rubella Early pregnancy loss: Spontaneous miscarriage, Ectopic pregnancy. Post natal care: Postnatal care - what should it entail?, Common breast-feeding problems and issues, Postnatal depression. Breast problems: Breast lumps, Mastalgia, Nipple discharge, Women with a family history of breast cancer. Screening women: The principles of screening, Current controversies in breast cancer screening, Cervical cancer screening, STD screening, Is 'routine' pelvic examination essential? Successful speculum examinations. Genital tract disorders: Vulvovaginal conditions, Vaginitis, Herpes, Genital warts, Non-infective causes of vaginal irritation, Cervical conditions, Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea Menopause: Features of the menopause, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Alternatives to HRT Managing established osteoporosis. Urinary problems: Urinary tract infection, Urinary incontinence. Sexual Problems: Dyspareunia, Antidepressants and sexual dysfunction. Violence against women: Rape, Domestic violence.
