Psychological Disorders in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for the MRCOG and Beyond

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Cambridge University Press, Apr 1, 2006 - Medical - 108 pages
This book covers the psychological conditions associated with the many phases of a woman's lifespan: the menarche; the menstrual cycle; infertility; pregnancy and the puerperium; and menopause and perimenopause. Issues such as eating disorders, substance misuse and other disorders are also addressed. For each condition, the nature and extent of the condition, detection or diagnosis, the pharmacological and psychosocial interventions available, and the importance of referral and co-working with multidisciplinary teams are covered. The book is primarily designed to provide a comprehensive summary for candidates preparing for the Part 2 MRCOG examination, and as such covers the RCOG curriculum for psychological disorders. It is also a valuable guide for all healthcare professionals needing a clearer understanding of this important area.
 

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Introduction
Diagnosis and management of psychological problems 2 Basic science
Themenarche 4 The menstrual cycle
Psychologicalaspects of infertilityandits management 6 Pregnancy and the puerperium 7 Eating disorders
Menopause and perimenopause
Index
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About the author (2006)

Khalid M. K. Ismail is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Birmingham, as well as a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Birmingham Women's Hospital Trust Foundation. He is Editor in Chief of StratOG, the RCOG's e-learning platform.

Ilana Crome is a Professor of Addiction Psychiatry at Keele University and past President of the Alcohol and Drugs Section of the European Psychiatric Association.

Patrick Michael Shaughn O'Brien is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Keele University.

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