Textbook of Clinical Gynecology is a student-focused book designed for today's evolving medical curriculum. Developed as per the revised CBME guidelines, the book's clear and concise format supports in-depth understanding, critical thinking skills, and better recall.
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Dr T Radha Bai Prabhu, MD, DGO, MNAMS, FRCOG, FRCS, PhD, DSc, was the former Director and Superintendent of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Government Hospital for Women and Children, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Dr Prabhu has over four decades of teaching, research, and clinical experience and is a recipient of several awards, including the Tamil Nadu Women Scientist Lifetime Achievement Award, Tamil Nadu Medical Council Award, IMA award, and 6 FOGSI awards.
Foreword by Professor Ranee Thakar Foreword by Dr Savitri Subramanyam About the author Preface Acknowledgements Mapping of CBME competencies
Section I Anatomy, Physiology, and Development of the Female Reproductive System 1. Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System 2. Physiology of Ovulation and Menstruation 3. Development of the Reproductive System and Congenital Anomalies of the Female Genital Tract
Section II Evaluation of the Gynecological Patient 4. Gynecological History and Examination 5. Imaging Studies in Gynecology
Section III Adolescent Gynecological Problems 6. Normal Puberty 7. Precocious Puberty 8. Primary Amenorrhea and Intersex 9. Dysmenorrhea 10. Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Adolescent Girls 11. Gynecological Malignancies in the Adolescent Age Group Section IV Reproductive Endocrinology 12. Secondary Amenorrhea 13. Hirsutism (Hyperandrogenism) 14. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome 15. Menopause
Section V Benign Gynecological Conditions 16. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB), PALM–COEIN Classification, Evaluation of AUB, and Endometrial Polyps (AUB–P) 17. Adenomyosis (AUB-A) 18. Leiomyoma (AUB-L)/Fibroids 19. Ovulatory Disorders (AUB-O) and Endometrial Hyperplasia: AUB-E, AUB-I, and AUB-N 20. Benign Diseases of the Vulva 21. Benign Conditions of the Vagina and Cervix 22. Benign Diseases of the Ovary
Section VI General Gynecology 23. Endometriosis 24. Infertility 25. Chronic Pelvic Pain and Dyspareunia 26. Premenstrual Syndrome
Section VII Genital Infections 27. Abnormal Vaginal Discharge 28. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) 29. Female Genital Tuberculosis (GTB) 30. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Section VIII Pelvic Floor Disorders and Urogynecology 31. Uterovaginal Prolapse 32. Urinary Incontinence 33. Genitourinary Fistula
Section IX Malignant Diseases of the Genital Tract 34. Postmenopausal Bleeding 35. Premalignant and Malignant Conditions of the Vulva and Vagina 36. Premalignant Lesions of the Cervix (Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia) 37. Cervical Malignancy 38. Premalignant and Malignant Conditions of the Uterus 39. Ovarian Malignancy 40. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
Section X Female and Male Contraception 41. Contraception
Section XI Treatment Modalities in Gynecology 42. Chemotherapy in Gynecological Cancers 43. Radiotherapy in Gynecological Cancers 44. Hormone Therapy in Gynecology 45. Palliative Care
Section XII Operative Gynecology 46. Endoscopy in Gynecology 47. Minor and Major Gynecological Procedures 48. Preoperative Preparation and Postoperative Care 49. Counselling and Consent for Gynecological Procedures
Section XIII Miscellaneous Topics 50. Anal Incontinence and Genital Tract Injuries 51. Benign Breast Diseases 52. Medicolegal Issues Related to Gynecology 53. Examination of a Rape Survivor 54. AETCOM (Attitude, Ethics, and Communication)
Section XIV Instruments and Drugs 55. Surgical Instruments Used in Gynecological Procedures 56. Commonly Used Drugs in Gynecology 57. Government Programmes Related to Gynecology
Objective Structured Clinical Examination Questions (OSCEs) Reasoning-type Questions Index