First published as Mastering the DRCOG, this highly acclaimed revision text has been completely updated and revised to follow the syllabus of the DRCOG examination. This book: Provides relevant content arranged in seven chapters, following the DRCOG curriculum Delivers useful information such as references to guidelines and research Presents content relevant to the real world in the busy GP clinic―it is written by GPs for GPs Includes sample MCQs, SBAs, and EMQs, all closely matched to the exam This book is an excellent revision guide that will help you achieve success in the DRCOG exam. It also forms a succinct and highly readable guide for all general practitioners with an interest in women's health as well as those preparing for revalidation. CONTENTS: Basic Clinical SkillsBasic Female AnatomyBasic Female PhysiologyTaking a Gynaecological HistoryExamining WomenNormal Physiological Vaginal DischargePregnancy TestingBlood Testing for Gynaecological ProblemsMicrobiological TestingImaging InvestigationsLegal and Ethical IssuesMaternity Pay and BenefitsBasic Surgical SkillsPre-Operative CarePeri-Operative CareSurgical InstrumentsPost-Operative CareSurgical Procedures Used in GynaecologyAntenatal CareRole of the MidwifeRole of the ObstetricianRole of the General PractitionerMinor Ailments of PregnancyModerately Serious Pregnancy ComplicationsVery Serious Pregnancy ComplicationsMaternal Infection During PregnancyAntenatal Screening and Prenatal DiagnosisChromosomal Abnormalities of the Autosomal ChromosomesChromosomal Abnormalities of the Sex ChromosomesHaemoglobinopathiesPre-Existing Medical Conditions That Affect PregnancySpecial Antenatal AreasManagement of Labour and DeliveryThe Weeks Prior to DeliveryStages of LabourManagement of Normal LabourAssessment of Fetal Well-BeingInduction of LabourObstructed LabourObstetric EmergenciesCultural and Religious Attitudes to ChildbirthPostpartum and Neonatal CareManagement of the Normal Postpartum PeriodManagement of the Abnormal Postpartum PeriodNeonatal CareGynaecological ProblemsAmbiguous GenitaliaAdolescent GynaecologyAdult GynaecologyUrogynaecologySexually Transmitted InfectionsNon-Sexual Vaginal InfectionsNon-Infectious Vulvo-Vaginal ConditionsEarly Pregnancy ProblemsGynaecological CancersReferenceFertility ControlContraceptionSubfertilityHot Topics and TipsSexual Abuse and RapeDomestic ViolenceCommercial Sex Work (Prostitution)Human TraffickingCosmetic SurgeryFemale Genital MutilationMedia, Body Image and Eating DisordersEugenics: Pre-Implantation Genetic ScreeningEgg and Sperm DonationThree-Parent BabiesSurrogate MotherhoodServices for Foreign Pregnant Women in the United KingdomFemale OrgasmReferenceSample Examination QuestionsMultiple Choice Questions (MCQs)Single Best Answer Questions (SBAs)Extended Matching Questions (EMQs)Sample Examination Answers and ExplanationsMultiple Choice Questions (MCQs): Answers and ExplanationsSingle Best Answers (SBAs): Answers and ExplanationsExtended Matching Questions (EMQs): Answers and Explanations