First Aid
First Aid for the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship, Third Edition (First Aid Series)
The obstetrics and gynecology clerkship survival guide from the publishers of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 This powerful review for the obstetrics and gynecology clerkship provides medical students taking required rotations with a single, concise, high-yield resource for excelling on the boards and wards. Hundreds of high-yield facts based on the clerkship's core competencies review everything students need to know for the clerkship. Margin notes highlight common exam and "pimp" questions to really help students shine. New to this edition, mini-cases are integrated throughout to give a clinical "face" to disease discussions. Four new chapters cover twinning, cervical dysplasia/HPV vaccine, breast disease, and women's health maintenance. A section of "classifieds" include scholarship and award opportunities. Features High-yield yet comprehensive review of the most essential topics focuses study NEW integrated mini-cases add clinical relevance and prepare students for questions they will see on the exam Includes 4 NEW chapters Exam tips and wards tips help students shine on the shelf exam and impress attendings Written by students who aced the clerkship and based on the clerkship's core competencies Edited and reviewed by ob/gyn faculty Content you need to excel on the clerkship: Section I. Tips for the Ob/Gyn Clerkship; Section II. High-Yield Facts in Obstetrics; Normal Anatomy, Diagnosis of Pregnancy, Physiology of Pregnancy, Antepartum, Intrapartum, Postpartum, Medical Conditions in Pregnancy, Complications of Pregnancy, Infections in Pregnancy, Twins, Abortions and Fetal Demise, Ectopic Pregnancy, Section III. High-Yield Facts in Gynecology; Contraception, Menstruation, Premenstrual Syndrome/Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Infertility, Amenorrhea, Hyperandrogenism, Hyperprolactemia/Galactorrhea, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Pelvic Pain, Endometriosis/Adenomyosis, Cervical Dysplasia/HPV Vaccine, Cervical Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Vulvar Dysplasia and Cancer, Vulvar Dystrophies, Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia, Sexually Transmitted Infections/Vaginitis, Breast Disease, Womens’ Health Maintenance, Menopause, Pelvic Relaxation, Urinary Incontinence, Section IV. Classified, Opportunities for Medical Students, Web sites of Interest
Table of contents :
Contents......Page 8
Introduction......Page 12
Acknowledgments......Page 14
How to Contribute......Page 16
Section I: How to Succeed in the Obstetrics & Gynecology Clerkship......Page 18
Section II: High-Yield Facts in Obstetrics......Page 30
1. Reproductive Anatomy......Page 32
2. Diagnosis of Pregnancy......Page 40
3. Physiology of Pregnancy......Page 46
4. Antepartum......Page 58
5. Intrapartum......Page 82
6. Postpartum......Page 112
7. Medical Conditions in Pregnancy......Page 128
8. Obstetric Complications......Page 146
9. Infections in Pregnancy......Page 172
10. Twin Gestation......Page 184
11. Abortions and Fetal Death......Page 188
12. Ectopic Pregnancy......Page 200
Section III: High-Yield Facts in Gynecology......Page 206
13. Contraception and Sterilization......Page 208
14. Menstruation......Page 224
15. Premenstrual Syndrome/Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder......Page 228
16. Infertility......Page 232
17. Amenorrhea......Page 238
18. Hyperandrogenism......Page 248
19. Hyperprolactemia and Galactorrhea......Page 254
20. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding......Page 258
21. Pelvic Pain......Page 266
22. Endometriosis/Adenomyosis......Page 270
23. Differential Diagnoses of Pelvic Masses......Page 276
24. Cervical Dysplasia......Page 286
25. Cervical Cancer......Page 294
26. Endometrial Hyperplasia and Endometrial Cancer......Page 302
27. Ovarian Cancer and Fallopian Tube Cancer......Page 310
28. Vulvar Dysplasia, Vulvar Cancer, and Vaginal Cancer......Page 320
29. Vulvar Disorders......Page 326
30. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease......Page 332
31. Sexually Transmitted Infections/Vaginitis......Page 340
32. Breast Disease......Page 352
33. Women’s Health Maintenance......Page 358
34. Female Sexuality......Page 368
35. Ethics......Page 374
36. Menopause......Page 378
37. Pelvic Relaxation......Page 384
38. Urinary Incontinence......Page 388
Section IV: Classified......Page 392
Opportunities......Page 393
Web sites of Interest......Page 394
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