This book ist intended for students of obstetrics and gynaecology, particularly those candidates preparing for the MRCOG Part I examination. It adresses facts that are generally believed to be neither contentious nor speculative: a source of essential knowledge prented in a concise, didactic format.

- Cell Biology, Embryology and the Placenta
- Anatomy
- General Physiology and Biochemistry- Endocrinology
- Pathology
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology

1 Cell Biology, Embryology and the Placenta

The Cell
The Genetic Code
Chromosome Abnormalities
Genetics - Single and Multiple Gene Defects
Fertilisation
Cleavage of the Embryo: The Morula and the Blastocyst Implantation of the Blastocyst and Early Development of
the Placenta and Embryo
Multiple Pregnancy
Further Development of the Embryo
The Placenta
Placental Synthesis
Placental Transfer
The Membranes
Amniotic Fluid (Liquor)
2 Anatomy
Vulva
Vagina
Uterus
Fallopian Tubes
Ovaries
Female Urological System
Levator Ani Muscles (Pelvic Diaphragm)
Perineum
Peritoneum and Ligaments of the Pelvis
Blood Supply to the Female Pelvis
Lymphatic Drainage of the Female Pelvis
Nerve Supply to the Female Pelvis
Pelvic Skeleton
Fetal Skull
Microstructure and Function of the Non-pregnant Reproductive Tract
Embryology of the Genital System
Anterior Abdominal Wall
3 General Physiology and Biochemistry
Cardiovascular System
Lung
Acid-Base Balance
Kidney
Nervous System
Gut and Nutrition
Metabolism
Immunology
4 Endocrinology
Basic Concepts in Endocrinology
Hypothalamus
Anterior Pituitary
Posterior Pituitary
Breast and Lactation
Sex Steroids
Ovary
Testis
Thyroid Gland
Adrenal Cortex
Adrenal Medulla
Hormones Involved in Calcium Homeostasis
Puberty
Menopause
Initiation of Labour
Pineal Gland
Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)
5 Pathology
Inflammation
Wound Healing
Metabolic Response to Injury
Shock
Abnormal Tissue Growth
Tumours
Thrombosis and Embolism
Deposition of Salts and Pigments
Effects of Radiation
6 Microbiology
Bacteria
Viruses
Rickettsial Organisms
Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma
Fungal Infections
Protozoal Infections
Some Characteristics of Infections at Special Sites
7 Pharmacology
Sedative, Hypnotic and Anxiolytic Agents
Antipsychotic Agents
Antidepressive Agents
Analgesics
Antacids
Laxatives
Anti-emetics
Antihistamines
Diuretics
Antihypertensive Agents
Drugs Affecting Blood Coagulation
Drugs Used for Treatment of Osteoporosis
Chemotherapy of Infection
Pharmacology of Sex Steroids
Drugs Affecting Contraction of the Uterus
Anticancer Drugs (Cytotoxic Agents)
General Anaesthetic Agents
Local Anaesthetic Agents
Drugs of Abuse
General Aspects of Pharmacology in Pregnancy
General Aspects of Pharmacology During Breast Feeding
Appendix A Statistics
Appendix B Ultrasound.