Breast problems
11 Breast problems Chapter Contents Breast symptoms presenting to GPs 184 Breast lumps 184 Mastalgia 188 Nipple discharge 189 Women with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer 192…
Early pregnancy loss
9 Early pregnancy loss Chapter Contents Spontaneous miscarriage 154 Ectopic pregnancy 158 Tips for practitioners 162 References 162 Objectives • To diagnose the cause of early bleeding in pregnancy •…
Adolescent gynaecology
1 Adolescent gynaecology Chapter Contents Pubertal development and primary amenorrhoea 2 Primary dysmenorrhoea 6 Dysfunctional uterine bleeding in adolescence 9 Tips for practitioners 11 References 12 Objectives • To understand…
Pelvic pain
5 Pelvic pain Chapter Contents Chronic pelvic pain 108 Endometriosis 112 Tips for practitioners 116 References 116 Objectives • To develop an approach to diagnosing the aetiology of chronic pelvic…
Initial management of infertility
7 Initial management of infertility Chapter Contents Incidence and causes of infertility 128 Initial GP investigation and management 129 Tips for practitioners 134 References 134 Objectives • To describe the…
Polycystic ovary syndrome
6 Polycystic ovary syndrome Chapter Contents Understanding PCOS 120 Diagnosing PCOS 122 A general practice approach to management 123 Lifestyle modification 123 Achieving pregnancy 123 Irregular and heavy periods 123…
