Women's Health in General Practice

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.