Women's Health in General Practice
- 2nd Edition - December 9, 2013
- Author: Danielle Mazza
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 9 5 - 7 8 7 1 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 9 5 - 8 2 5 1 - 3
The book is designed to be a clear accessible guide to women’s health. The aims of the book are as follows: To examine women's health issues as they present in general practic… Read more
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The book is designed to be a clear accessible guide to women’s health. The aims of the book are as follows:
- To examine women's health issues as they present in general practice
- To provide GPs with information relevant to their practice that extends upon that provided in "undergraduate" texts
- To provide evidence based information regarding women's health to GPs
- To give GPs tips and examples of useful approaches when undertaking histories, examining and managing women's health problems.
- To examine current controversies in women's health
- Addresses common issues seen by GPs in their practice and addresses the questions and quandaries they face on a day to day basis
- Gives practical information and advice to GPs that where possible is based on up to date guidelines or research evidence
- Tips and example of useful approaches when undertaking histories, examining, and managing women’s health problems
- Discussion of current controversies in women’s health
Doctors undertaking general practice training programs in Australia; OTDs undertaking training for AMC examinations to practice in Australia; candidates studying for RANZCOG examinations in Australia and New Zealand
1. Adolescent gynaecology Pubertal development and primary amenorrhoea; Primary dysmenorrhoea; Dysfunctional uterine bleeding in adolescence
2. Menstrual problems Premenstrual syndrome; Secondary amenorrhoea; Menorrhagia
3. Contraception Good practice in contraceptive counselling; Combined hormonal contraception; Progestogen - only contraception Intrauterine devices; Barrier methods; Addressing non-compliance with contraception; Natural family planning; Emergency contraception; Sterilisation
4. Unplanned pregnancy Reproductive rights and abortion; Pregnancy counselling; Methods of abortion; Abortion and the law Threats to abortion services
5. Pelvic pain Chronic pelvic pain; Endometriosis
6. Polycystic ovary syndrome Understanding PCOS; A general practice approach to management
7. Initial management of infertility Incidence and causes of infertility; Investigations and management by the GP
8. Preconception care Preconception counselling; Specific advice
9.Early pregnancy loss Spontaneous miscarriage; Ectopic pregnancy
10. Postnatal care Postnatal care—what should it entail? Common breastfeeding problems and issues; Postnatal depression
11. Breast problems Breast problems presenting to GPs; Breast lumps; Mastalgia; Nipple discharge; Women with a family history of breast cancer
12. Screening women The principles of screening; Breast cancer screening; Preventing cervical cancer; Cervical cancer screening Ovarian cancer screening; STI screening; Is routine pelvic examination essential? Successful speculum examinations
13.Genital tract disorders Vulvovaginal conditions; Cervical conditions
14. Menopause and osteoporosis Features of the menopause; Hormone therapy (HT); Alternatives to HT; Managing established osteoporosis
15. Urinary problems Urinary tract infection (UTI); Urinary incontinence; Painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis
16. Sexual problems Normal sexual response in women; Sexual dysfunction
17.Violence against women
- Edition: 2
- Published: December 9, 2013
- Language: English
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Danielle Mazza
Affiliations and expertise
Department of General Practice
School of Primary Health Care
Monash University