This book is a concise guide to controversial topics in obstetrics and gynaecology.Divided into two parts, the first section covers topics in obstetrics including pre-eclampsia, hypertension in pregnancy and recurrent miscarriage, and the second section discusses gynaecological issues such as pelvic organ prolapsed, PCOS and ovarian tumours.Each chapter is presented with an overview of the topic, followed by in depth discussion on controversial issues regarding its management and follow up. Each debate ends with a conclusion, recommendations and extensive references.Key pointsConcise guide to controversial topics in obstetrics and gynaecologyCovers many topics within each specialtyEach chapter presented with overview, debate and recommendationsIncludes nearly 40 tables and illustrations
Latika Sahu MD FICOGProfessorDevender Kumar MD Associate ProfessorUsha Manaktala MD FIMSA FICOGDirector ProfessorAll at Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi, India
Section 1 ObstetricsControversies in Prenatal Screening for AneuploidyPrenatal Care: How Many Antenatal Visits are Required?Management of Midtrimester Preterm Prelabor Rupture of the MembranesRecurrent Miscarriage: The Role of Supplementation of ProgesteroneMonochorionic Twins: Is Elective Preterm Delivery Mandatory?Pre-eclampsia: Is there a Role of Prophylaxis?Management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Insulin or OHA or Insulin with OHAMild Hypertension in Pregnancy: Management OptionsIntrauterine Death of Fetus: Expectant Management versus Immediate Induction of LaborManagement of Adnexal Masses in Pregnancy Section 2 GynecologyDysfunctional Uterine Bleeding: When to Intervene Surgically?Syndromic Management: What are the Pros and Cons?Pelvic Organ Prolapse: To Mesh or Not to Mesh?Controversies in Polycystic Ovarian SyndromeAdenomyosis in Infertile Women: What are the Options?BRCA Gene Mutation: What to do and When?Follow-up of Borderline Ovarian TumorsNeoadjuvant Chemotherapy versus Upfront Surgery for Advanced Ovarian CarcinomaHuman Papillomavirus Vaccine: Should it be a Part of Universal Immunization Program in India?Menopausal and Climacteric Symptoms: Hormone versus Non-hormonal Therapy