Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women's Health

An essential textbook for students of obstetrics and gynaecology as well as women's health more generally.

Vivienne O'Connor (Edited by), Gabor Kovacs (Edited by)

9780521818933, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 7 October 2003

702 pages
25.8 x 18.5 x 3.6 cm, 1.555 kg

'This text stands out refreshingly in placing women as central to the discussion. … an informative, modern, well written addition to the obstetrics and gynaecology library.' Human Fertility

This is the essential textbook for students of obstetrics and gynaecology as well as women's health more generally. Thoroughly modern in approach, it covers clinical topics and surgical procedures as well as providing detailed commentary on the contemporary social, psychological and economic issues that affect women's health. Many authors who are the acknowledged leaders in their respective research field have contributed succinct chapters. In this way both students and health professionals are able to benefit from their expertise in a lively and accessible text. It will be a valuable resource for health professionals, including general practitioners, nurses, physiotherapists and health workers. Specific sections address women's mental health, genetics, prescribing for women, health promotion, hormones throughout the life cycle, psychological and behavioural issues. The text is fully illustrated with many useful guides, tables, photographs and diagrams.

Part I. Women's Health: 1. Health professional role
2. Women and health
3. Behaviour and mental health
Part II. Early Life: 4. Hormones and early development
5. The female child and adolescence
Part III. Reproductive Years: 6. Prepregnancy and antenatal
7. Labour and childbirth
8. The newborn infant and postnatal care
9. Pregnancy problems
10. Induction of labour, assisted delivery and postnatal problems
11. Obstetric emergencies
12. Sexual health
13. Common concerns
Part IV. Middle Years: 14. Health promotion and disease prevention
15. Common complaints
16. Pre-cancer and cancer
Part V. Older Years: 17. Ageing and its problems
Part VI. Women and Illness: 18. Surgical, medical and research issues for women.

Subject Areas: Gynaecology & obstetrics [MJT], Reproductive medicine [MFKC]