Contraception and Office Gynecology

Section 1. Fundamental Concepts: Sexuality, sexual behaviour and sexual health. Reproductive epidemiology, statistics and methods for evaluating research. Section 2. Contraception: Contraceptive efficacy and safety. The menstrual cycle, ovulation and fertility awareness. Combined oral contraceptives - epidemiology, cost-benefit analysis. Combined oral contraceptives - metabolic effects and practical prescribing. Progestogen only contraception. Intrauterine contraception. Barriers and spermicide. Prospects for systemic male contraception. Male and female sterilisation. Emergency contraception. The contraceptive decision. Section 3. Special Groups: The post partum state. Contraception and disability. Contraception and medical disorders. Section 4. Sexual Health: Lower genital tract disorders. Pelvic inflammatory disease. HIV and AIDS. Sexual Therapy. Section 5. Office Gynecology:Pediatric and adolescent gynaecology. Preconception care. Infertility - Management options. Breast disease. Therapeutic termination of pregnancy. Premenstrual syndrome. The perimenopause. Management of the menopause. Osteoporosis. Vertical cytology screening. Screening for ovarian and endometrial cancers. Screening for male genital cancers. Anaesthesia and resuscitation. Section 6. Education and Management: The theory and practice of medical education. Effective management of family planning. Resource list. Index.