Lectures in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women's Health

Part 1. Introduction.- 1. Basic Physiology- The Menstrual Cycle.- 2. Basic Embryology- The Development of the Foetus.- 3. Basic Genetics for the Obstetrician.- 4. The Gynaecological History and Examination.- 5. The Obstetric History and Examination.- Part 2: Gynaecology.- 6. An Outline of How to Think About Each Gynaecological Syndrome.- 7. Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding (AUB).- 8. Endometriosis.- 9. Perlvic Organ Prolapse (POP).- 10. Urinary problems.- 11. Gynaecological Cancers- 12. Ovarian Cysts.- 13. Fibroids- Fibroleiomyomata.- 14. Termination of Pregnancy (TOP).- 15. Contraception.- 16. Subfertility.- 17. Polycystic  Ovaries (PCO) and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).- 18. Menopause.- 19. Psychosexual Problems.- Part 3: Obstetrics.- 20. Antenatal Care.- 21. The Labour.- 22. Multiple pregnancy.- 23. Malpresentation- 24. Early Pregnancy Loss and Ectopic Pregnancy.- 25. Antepartum Haemorrhage (APH).- 26. Post Partum Haemorrhage (PPH).- 27. Hypertension in Pregnancy, Gestational Hypertension, Pre Eclampsia, Eclampsia and HELLP Syndrome.- 28. Intrauterine growth restriction.- 29. Infections during pregnancy- Varicella, Herpes, Cytomegalovirus, Toxoplasma, Listeria, Group B Streptococcus.- 30. Endocrine Disease and Pregnancy- Thyroid Disorders and Diabetes.- 31. Medical Conditions- Cardiac Disease, Thrombophilias, Rhesus Immunisation.- 32. Postnatal Care.

Professor Gabor Kovacs AM, MBBS (Hons), MD is internationally regarded for his outstanding contribution to medicine. Currently the International Medical Director of Monash IVF, he has had a distinguished career both in general obstetrics and gynaecology, as well as in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

His excellence as a teacher is widely recognised and he frequently lectures in Europe and Asia. In addition to his professional accolades Professor Kovacs has an impressive academic record, publishing more than 160 scientific papers and more than 50 chapters in textbooks. He has also written five books and edited six textbooks.

Professor Kovacs has been President of The Fertility Society of Australia, Family Planning Australia, Family Planning Victoria, and Chairman of The IVF Directors' Group of Australia. He was also a Councillor of the College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology for six years having chaired its Continuing Education and Women's Health Committees. He is a director of ACCESS, Australia's national infertility network.

Professor Kovacs qualifications include the MBBS (Hons) and MD from Monash University, FRCOG, FRANZCOG, CREI, FAICD and a Graduate Diploma in Management from Macquarie University.

In recognition of Professor Kovacs' exceptional career, he was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in 2004 for 'service to medicine in the fields of gynaecology, obstetrics, family planning and in-vitro fertilisation through research, specialist clinical services and education, and to the community.'