Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Special Topic in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Contraception and Pre and Early Pregnancy

An evidence-based approach to contraception and pre and early pregnancy care. Mechanisms, side effects and contraindications of methods of contraception are covered. Pre pregnancy care will include preconceptual counselling and the psycho-social aspects of pregnancy care such as effects of drugs, alcohol, smoking and travel. Best practise and referral guidelines for early pregnancy ante natal care will be covered including diagnosis and management of early pregnancy problems such as recurrent miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, gestational trophoblastic disease and hyperemesis.

Pregnancy and Postnatal Care in the Community

Common problems of pregnancy for primary care. Includes pregnancy care in the community, obstetric emergencies, common disorders in pregnancy, birth matters, the immediate postpartum period, the newborn.

Medical Gynaecology 1

Women's health and sexually transmitted diseases, menstrual disorders, pelvic pain and dyspareunia, vulva problems and vaginal discharge, menopause management.

Medical Gynaecology 2

Pathophysiology and clinical management of infertility, gynaecological malignancies, family violence, adolescent gynaecology, termination of pregnancy, urogynaecology.

Practical Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Practice of obstetrics and medical gynaecology, practical procedures in obstetrics and gynaecology including competency in examinations, cervical smear taking, and insertion of intrauterine contraceptive devices. Competency in normal labour and delivery and minor surgical procedures encountered in obstetric practice. Requires the completion of a logbook approved by the Clinical Supervisor and Head of Department.

Corequisite: OBSTGYN 721 and 722, or 724 and 725

To complete this course students must enrol in OBSTGYN 717 A and B, or OBSTGYN 717

Gynaecology Residential

Approaches to women's health issues, history and examination principles and procedures, issues of screening, hormone replacement therapy and case-based studies. This course must be completed prior to students sitting the clinical and written examinations.

Restriction: OBSTGYN 719

Special Studies

Obstetrics Residential

Attitudes to women's health, including cultural and ethical issues. History-taking techniques and techniques for minor procedures are developed.

Restriction: OBSTGYN 721

Gynaecology Residential

Approaches to women's health issues, principles and procedures associated with history-taking and examination. Issues of screening, hormone replacement therapy and other case-based studies are addressed.

Restriction: OBSTGYN 722