Overview

Sexual and Reproductive Health at a Glance provides a highly-illustrated, visual introduction to all aspects of sexual and reproductive health, from basic clinical examination skills to the management of acute Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancy. Covering topics which are often difficult to access as an undergraduate or junior doctor, Sexual and Reproductive Health at a Glance focuses on the fundamental principles in delivering effective contraception and sexual health care. It features high-yield information on the essential clinical topics covered in the Community Sexual and Reproductive Health (CSRH) curriculum. Presented in the familiar, easy-to-use, at a Glance format, Sexual and Reproductive Health at a Glance: • Provides a quick revision of basic anatomy, physiology and clinical skills • Offers balanced coverage of both male and female GU pathology, STIs and contraception • Includes material on practical gynaecological procedures performed in the out-patient setting • Presents a holistic approach to issues dealt with in this specialty • Takes a global perspective by addressing SRH issues in different cultures and resource-limited settings • Includes a companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/sexualhealth featuring a selection of case scenarios and interactive flashcards for self-test This brand new title will provide an invaluable resource for medical and healthcare students, junior doctors, SRH trainees and busy clinicians working in other specialties.

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Author:   Catriona Melville (NHS Ayrshire and Arran)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   Wiley-Blackwell
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 27.40cm
Weight:   0.376kg
ISBN:  

9781118460726

ISBN 10:   1118460723
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   25 September 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Preface vii Acknowledgements viii Abbreviations ix How to use your textbook xi About the companion website xii 1 Sexual and reproductive health fundamentals 2 Part 1 Principles of sexual and reproductive health 1 Part 2 Contraception 11 Part 3 Sexual health 43 2 Combined hormonal contraception 12 3 Progestogen-only contraceptives 16 4 Intrauterine contraception 22 5 Barrier methods 26 6 Fertility awareness methods 28 7 Emergency contraception 30 8 Male and female sterilization 32 9 Contraception for specific groups of individuals 36 10 Chlamydia trachomatis 44 11 Gonorrhoea and non-gonococcal urethritis 46 12 Vaginal discharge 50 13 Bacterial vaginosis 52 14 Vulvovaginal candidiasis 54 15 Trichomonas vaginalis 56 16 Syphilis 58 17 Genital herpes 64 18 Genital ulcers: tropical infections 68 19 Epididymo-orchitis and sexually-acquired reactive arthritis 72 20 Molluscum contagiosum and normal genital lumps 74 21 Anogenital warts and human papilloma virus infection 76 22 Genital infestations 80 23 Anogenital dermatoses 82 24 Viral hepatitis A, B and C 84 25 HIV 86 26 Sexual assault 90 Part 4 Reproductive health 93 27 Abortion 94 28 Abnormal uterine bleeding 100 29 Menstrual problems 102 30 Gynaecological problems in SRH 104 31 Pelvic inflammatory disease 106 32 Menopause 108 33 Sexual problems 110 Index 112

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Catriona Melville is Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health, NHS Ayrshire and Arran

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