Menstrual Problems for the MRCOG and Beyond

Mary Ann Lumsden, Margaret Rees
2014 · doi:10.1017/cbo9781107445208 · W2491613538
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This updated edition comprehensively covers the diagnosis, management, and treatment of a wide range of menstrual disorders, serving as an introduction for gynecologists and a revision guide for the MRCOG examination.

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This second edition book reviews menstrual problems in general practice and gynecology, covering the diagnosis, management, and treatment (medical and surgical) of multiple menstrual disorders. It is an updated synthesis aimed at clinicians and MRCOG Part 2 exam candidates, with sections on conditions including excessive menstrual loss, fibroids, dysmenorrhoea, delayed menarche, premature ovarian failure, polycystic ovary syndrome, and premenstrual syndrome, along with related topics such as chronic pelvic pain. The paper’s main limitation is that it is a narrative educational/clinical reference rather than a single empirical study, and it does not present original study data in the provided text. Relevance to endometriosis: the book explicitly includes endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain among the menstrual disorders it covers, though its main focus is a broad overview and curriculum-style guide to menstrual problems.

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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.
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- Select format - - Publisher: - Cambridge University Press - Publication date: - 05 June 2014 - 27 February 2014 - ISBN: - 9781107445208 - 9781107677388 - Dimensions: - Weight & Pages: - Dimensions: - (234 x 156 mm) - Weight & Pages: - 0.24kg, 164 Pages You may already have access via personal or institutional login 2nd edition You may already have access via personal or institutional login 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. Contents References Total number of HTML views: 0 Total number of PDF views: 0 * Loading metrics... * Views captured on Cambridge Core between #date#. This data will be updated every 24 hours. Usage data cannot currently be displayed. This section outlines the accessibility features of this content - including support for screen readers, full keyboard navigation and high-contrast display options. This may not be relevant for you. Accessibility compliance for the HTML of this book is currently unknown and may be updated in the future.

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