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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Gynaecological and obstetric history and examination 2. Ovulation and the menstrual cycle 3. Conception and placental development 4. Embryo and fetus 5. Physiological and anatomical changes in pregnancy 6. Pregnancy care 7. Physiological and anatomical changes in childbirth 8. Course and management of childbirth 9. The puerperium 10. Common conditions during pregnancy 11. Miscarriage and abortion 12. Ectopic (Extrauterine) pregnancy 13. Antepartum haemorrhage 14. Hypertensive diseases in pregnancy 15. Medical conditions complicating pregnancy 16. Endocrine disorders in pregnancy 17. Infections during pregnancy 18. Weight and reproductive health 19. Diseases of the placenta and membranes 20. Variations in the duration of pregnancy 21. The at-risk fetus 22. Fetal malpresentations, multiple pregnancy, cord prolapse 23. Abnormal labour (dystocia) and obstetric operations 24. Disorders in the puerperium 25 Maternal and perinatal mortality 26 The newborn infant 27 The low birthweight infant 28 Disorders of menstruation 29 Psychological and physical disorders of the menstrual cycle 30 Human sexuality 31 Contraception 32 Infertility 33 Infections of the genital tract 34 Atrophic and dystrophic conditions 35 Endometriosis and adenomyosis 36 Polycystic ovary syndrome 37 Benign tumours, cysts, and anomalies of the genital tract 38 Premalignant and malignant conditions of the female genital tract 39 Pelvic organ prolapse, injury, fistulae and FGM 40 The urinary tract and incontinence 41 Gynaecological conditions in childhood and adolescence 42 The menopause 43 Female pelvic anatomy