Obstetrics and gynecology

Obstetrics and gynecology

Pregnancy, labor and the puerperium, normal and abnormal, and the diseases of the female reproductive system.

13 chapters, 61 topics, none written yet

The exam syllabus for Obstetrics and gynecology, in its three parts; the chapters inside each part are ours.

  1. Part I

    Physiology of pregnancy, labor and delivery

    1. Chapter 1

      Female anatomy

      1. 1Anatomy of the female reproductive systemNot written yet
      2. 2Anatomy of the female pelvis – structure, planes, distancesNot written yet
    2. Chapter 2

      Normal pregnancy

      1. 3Fertilization. Implantation. Fetal developmentNot written yet
      2. 4The placenta, umbilical cord, the membranes and the amniotic fluidNot written yet
      3. 5Obstetric history. Gestational age assessment and determination of the estimated day of deliveryNot written yet
      4. 6Obstetric physical examination – palpation (Leopold methods), abdominal measurements, pelvimetry, auscultation of the fetal tones. Position of the fetus in utero – habitus, situs, position, presentation of the fetusNot written yet
      5. 7Diagnosis of early and advanced pregnancyNot written yet
      6. 8Maternal physiological adaptations during pregnancy. Hygiene and diet during pregnancyNot written yet
      7. 9Methods for the assessment of fetal well being during pregnancy and in labor – ultrasound examination, CTG (non-stress test and contraction stress-test), amniocentesis, fetal blood sampling from the presenting part with microanalysis, amnioscopyNot written yet
      8. 10Congenital fetal anomalies – prenatal screening and diagnosisNot written yet
    3. Chapter 3

      Normal labor

      1. 11Theories for the onset of labor. Stages of laborNot written yet
      2. 12Biomechanics of labor. Management of normal laborNot written yet
      3. 13Pain relief during laborNot written yet
    4. Chapter 4

      The puerperium and the newborn

      1. 14The normal puerperium. Care for the parturientNot written yet
      2. 15Lactation – mechanisms, stimulation, suppression. Care for the breasts during pregnancy and lactationNot written yet
      3. 16Physiology of the newborn. Immediate care for the newbornNot written yet
  2. Part II

    Pathology of pregnancy, labor and delivery

    1. Chapter 5

      Complications of pregnancy

      1. 17Trophoblastic diseaseNot written yet
      2. 18Spontaneous abortions (miscarriages) – types, etiology and managementNot written yet
      3. 19Preterm delivery. The preterm neonateNot written yet
      4. 20Post term pregnancy. The post term neonateNot written yet
      5. 21Multiple pregnancyNot written yet
      6. 22Hyperemesis gravidarum. SialorrhoeaNot written yet
      7. 23Hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. Preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome, eclampsiaNot written yet
      8. 24Diabetes and pregnancyNot written yet
      9. 25Infectious diseases and pregnancyNot written yet
      10. 26Ectopic pregnancyNot written yet
      11. 27Bleeding in the second half of pregnancy – placenta previa and placental abruptionNot written yet
    2. Chapter 6

      Abnormal labor and the puerperium

      1. 28Dysfunctional labor (functional dystocia). Medicines that influence uterine contractilityNot written yet
      2. 29Contracted pelvis – types, diagnosis. Mechanical dystocia – managementNot written yet
      3. 30Unstable fetal lie (transverse, oblique). Atypical and pathological cephalic presentationsNot written yet
      4. 31Presentation and prolapse of the umbilical cord and of small fetal parts. Abnormalities of the amniotic fluid and the membranesNot written yet
      5. 32Bleeding in the third stage of labor and in the early postpartum periodNot written yet
      6. 33Birth canal injuries and fetal trauma – types, diagnosis, management, preventionNot written yet
      7. 34The pathologic puerperium, puerperal infections. MastitisNot written yet
      8. 35Breech presentations. Mechanisms of labor. Manual assistanceNot written yet
    3. Chapter 7

      Obstetric operations

      1. 36Vaginal operative delivery – extraction with forceps, ventouse (instruments, indications, technique)Not written yet
      2. 37Cesarean section – indication, types, complicationsNot written yet
      3. 38Manual separation and extraction of the placenta, manual and instrumental exploration of the uterine cavity, uterine packing – indications, techniqueNot written yet
    4. Chapter 8

      Obstetric emergencies

      1. 39Shock in obstetrics. Amniotic fluid embolism. Coagulopathies in obstetricsNot written yet
      2. 40Asphyxia of the newborn – causes, diagnosis, management. Primary resuscitation of the newbornNot written yet
  3. Part III

    Gynecology

    1. Chapter 9

      Gynecological examination

      1. 41Gynecological history. Clinical gynecological examination. Normal findings at pelvic examNot written yet
      2. 42Special diagnostic methods in gynecology – ultrasound, cytology, colposcopy, HSG (hysterosalpingography), D&C (dilation and curettage), laparoscopy, hysteroscopyNot written yet
      3. 43Cardinal symptoms in gynecologyNot written yet
    2. Chapter 10

      The menstrual cycle and its disorders

      1. 44Neuroendocrine regulation of the menstrual cycleNot written yet
      2. 45Menstrual disturbances. Functional (dysfunctional) uterine bleedingNot written yet
      3. 46PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)Not written yet
      4. 47The climacteriumNot written yet
    3. Chapter 11

      Infections and endometriosis

      1. 48Vulvovaginitis – types, characteristic features, treatment. Sexual transmitted diseases. HIV/AIDSNot written yet
      2. 49Pelvic inflammatory diseaseNot written yet
      3. 50EndometriosisNot written yet
    4. Chapter 12

      Tumors of the female reproductive system

      1. 51Cervical cancerNot written yet
      2. 52Uterine fibroids. Uterine sarcomaNot written yet
      3. 53Endometrial cancerNot written yet
      4. 54Ovarian tumors – benignNot written yet
      5. 55Ovarian tumors – malignant. Ovarian cancerNot written yet
      6. 56Prevention of the premalignant and malignant disorders of the female reproductive systemNot written yet
    5. Chapter 13

      Development, the pelvic floor and fertility

      1. 57Gynecology of childhood and adolescenceNot written yet
      2. 58Congenital anomalies of the female reproductive systemNot written yet
      3. 59Pelvic floor relaxation. Urinary incontinenceNot written yet
      4. 60Sterility. InfertilityNot written yet
      5. 61ContraceptionNot written yet