Llewellyn-Jones Fundamentals of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

1. 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. Antenatal care

7. Physiological and anatomical changes in childbirth

8. Course and management of childbirth

9. The puerperium

10. Minor complications of pregnancy

11. Miscarriage and abortion

12. Extra-uterine pregnancy/ectopic gestation

13. Antepartum haemorrhage

14. Hypertensive diseases in pregnancy

15. Cardiovascular, respiratory, haematological, neurological and gastrointestinal disorders in pregnancy

16. Endocrine disorders in pregnancy

17. Infections during pregnancy

18. Diseases of the placenta and membranes

19. Variations in the duration of pregnancy

20. The at-risk fetus

21. Abnormal fetal presentations

22. Abnormal labour (dystocia)

23. Disorders in the puerperium

24. Obstetric operations

25. The epidemiology of obstetrics

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. Conception control

32. Infertility

33. Infections of the genital tract

34. Atrophic and dystrophic conditions

35. Endometriosis and adenomyosis

36. Benign tumours, cysts and malformations of the genital tract

37. Premalignant and malignant conditions of the female genital tract

38. Uterovaginal displacements, damage and prolapse

39. The urinary tract and its relationship to gynaecology

40. The breast

41. Gynaecological problems in childhood and adolescence

42. The menopause

43. Anatomy of the female genital tract

From reviews of the previous edition:

'This book is an amazing tool, unlike others of its kind, it explains things in short, clear and simple terminology! Definitely a must for healthcare courses!'

'The book starts off with a chapter on history taking and examination which is a good introduction to this speciality. From there, the normal physiology of menstruation right through to child birth is well explained. This seems like a logical progression. Chapters focus on complications and diseases, firstly in obstetrics and then in gynaecology. In all of the chapters there are numerous diagrams, tables and photographs to help explain the topic more clearly. The anatomy is also mentioned within chapters and in a stand-alone chapter at the end which is very useful. ... This is the best book in this speciality that I have come across and I would highly recommend it.'

'The textbook I used in medical school at University of Queensland. Just the basics and the essentials. Great for med-school level.'

'... very concise, and straight to the point ... basically it covers almost all the topics in OB-GYN ... very good for reviews and for clerkship.'

'This a great book for students just starting an intensive obstetrics and gynaecology rotation. The layout and colour in the book is good but not overwhelming and makes for easy reading. Keeps to the essentials without information overload for such an intense subject as O&G.'