Handbook of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Obstetrics is a medical field which concentrates on pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. Prenatal care and postnatal care are the main areas which come under it. Prenatal care is important in the screening of pregnancy complications, whereas, postnatal care is the care provided to the mother following parturition. Gynecology deals with the health of the breasts and female reproductive organs, consisting of the vagina, uterus and ovaries. Women may suffer from a number of gynecological disorders such as cancer, amenorrhoea, menorrhagia, pelvic inflammatory diseases and UTI, infertility, prolapse, etc. The diagnosis of such conditions is aided by physical examination, diagnostic laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, exploratory laparotomy, etc. The topics included in this book on obstetrics and gynecology are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. Students, researchers, experts and all associated with obstetrics and gynecology will benefit alike from this book.