Main description:

This book represents a collection of carefully selected articles published in the British Medical Journal in the last five years that systematically encompasses a variety of topics relevant to the fields of Genetics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The articles have been written by highly recognised authors around the world. Topics covered include: translating genomics into improved healthcare, pre-implantation genetic testing, contraception for women, pre-pregnancy care, diagnosis and management of ectopic and miscarriage. Gynaelocolgical issues discussed include endometriosis, endometrial cancer and the developing role of HPV in cervical cancer prevention.

Contents:

Pre-pregnancy care Abortion Diagnosis and management of ectopic pregnancy Diagnosis and management of first trimester miscarriage Gestational trophoblastic disease: current management of hydatidiform mole The management of teenage pregnancyManagement of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy Advising on travel during pregnancy Skin disease in pregnancy Diagnosis and management of subclinical hypothyroidism in pregnancyPreterm birth and the role of neuroprotection Obstetric anal sphincter injury Managing perineal trauma after childbirthPostpartum management of hypertension Diagnosis and management of premenstrual disorders Managing unscheduled bleeding in non-pregnant premenopausal women Screening and treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis infections Fibroids: diagnosis and managementEndometriosis HPV testing as a screen for cervical cancerEndometrial cancer Diagnosis of ovarian cancerAssessment and management of vulval pain Chronic pelvic pain in women