Jeffcoate's Principles of Gynaecology (Hardcover)

Contents

1. A Clinical Approach to Gynaecology - 1

Psychosomatic and Sociological Aspects of Gynaecology 1; Clinical Methods 2; Physical Examination 5; Special Tests and Accessory Aids to Diagnosis 10; Endometrial Sampling Procedures 10; Transvaginal Sonography 13; Transrectal Sonography 13; Colour Doppler 13; Endoscopy 14; Laparoscopy 14; Hysteroscopy 16; Computed Tomography 16; Magnetic Resonance Imaging 17

2. Anatomy - 18

Vulva 18; Vagina 22; Uterus 26; Fallopian Tubes 30; Ovary 32; Urethra and Bladder 32; Ureter 36; Sigmoid Colon 37; Rectum and Anus 37; Pelvic Peritoneum and Ligaments 38; Pelvic Musculature 39; Pelvic Fascia and Cellular Tissue 40; The Supports of the Genital Organs 40; Blood Vessels of the Pelvis 41; Lymphatic Drainage 46; Innervation of Pelvic Organs 46

3. Ovarian Functions - 50

Production of Ova 51; Ovarian Hormones 61; Pituitary Hormones 66; Pituitary-Hypothalamic Relations 67; Pituitary-ovarian Relations (Control of Ovulation) 69; Hormone Levels and Assays 70

4. Menstruation and Other Cyclical Phenomena - 72

Normal Menstrual Cycle 72; Endometrial Cycle 72; Correlation of Endometrial and Ovarian Cycles 75 Uterine Bleeding 76; The Myometrial Cycle 78; Cyclical Changes in the Tube 78; The Cervical Cycle 78; The Vaginal Cycle 79; Cyclical, Metabolic, Vascular and Psychological Changes 79

5. Clinical Aspects of Menstruation and Ovulation - 80

Menstruation 80; The Menopause and the Climacteric 82; Abnormal Menopause 89; Ovulation 90

6. Puberty and Adolescent Gynaecology - 99

Puberty and Adolescence 99; Puberty Menorrhagia 109

7. Conception - 111

Fertilisation of the Ovum 111; Early Development of the Ovum 113; Implantation of the Ovum into the Uterus 113; Formation of Foetus and Membranes 116; Hormonal Control of Early Pregnancy 119

8. Spontaneous Abortions (Including Recurrent Loss) - 121

Spontaneous Abortions 121; Pathology of Spontaneous Abortions 121; Clinical Varieties of Spontaneous Abortions 124; Recurrent Early Pregnancy Loss 127

9. Ectopic Pregnancy - 130

Frequency of Ectopic Pregnancy 130; Sites of Ectopic Pregnancy 130; Aetiology of Ectopic Pregnancy 131; Ectopic Pregnancy in Fallopian Tubes 133; Ovarian Pregnancy 143; Cornual Pregnancy 144; Cervical Pregnancy 144; Abdominal Pregnancy 145; Intraligamentary Pregnancy 146 130