Dr T Radha Bai Prabhu, MD, DGO, MNAMS, FRCOG, FRCS, PhD, DSc, was the former Director and Superintendent of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Government Hospital for Women and Children, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Dr Prabhu has over four decades of teaching, research, and clinical experience and is a recipient of several awards, including the Tamil Nadu Women Scientist Lifetime Achievement Award, Tamil Nadu Medical Council Award, IMA award, and 6 FOGSI awards.

Foreword by Professor Ranee Thakar
Foreword by Dr Savitri Subramanyam
About the author
Preface
Acknowledgements
Mapping of CBME competencies

Section I Anatomy, Physiology, and Development of the Female Reproductive System
1. Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System
2. Physiology of Ovulation and Menstruation
3. Development of the Reproductive System and Congenital Anomalies of the Female Genital Tract

Section II Evaluation of the Gynecological Patient
4. Gynecological History and Examination
5. Imaging Studies in Gynecology

Section III Adolescent Gynecological Problems
6. Normal Puberty
7. Precocious Puberty
8. Primary Amenorrhea and Intersex
9. Dysmenorrhea
10. Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Adolescent Girls
11. Gynecological Malignancies in the Adolescent Age Group
Section IV Reproductive Endocrinology
12. Secondary Amenorrhea
13. Hirsutism (Hyperandrogenism)
14. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
15. Menopause

Section V Benign Gynecological Conditions
16. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB), PALM–COEIN Classification, Evaluation of AUB, and Endometrial Polyps (AUB–P)
17. Adenomyosis (AUB-A)
18. Leiomyoma (AUB-L)/Fibroids
19. Ovulatory Disorders (AUB-O) and Endometrial Hyperplasia: AUB-E, AUB-I, and AUB-N
20. Benign Diseases of the Vulva
21. Benign Conditions of the Vagina and Cervix
22. Benign Diseases of the Ovary

Section VI General Gynecology
23. Endometriosis
24. Infertility
25. Chronic Pelvic Pain and Dyspareunia
26. Premenstrual Syndrome

Section VII Genital Infections
27. Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
28. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
29. Female Genital Tuberculosis (GTB)
30. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Section VIII Pelvic Floor Disorders and Urogynecology
31. Uterovaginal Prolapse
32. Urinary Incontinence
33. Genitourinary Fistula

Section IX Malignant Diseases of the Genital Tract
34. Postmenopausal Bleeding
35. Premalignant and Malignant Conditions of the Vulva and Vagina
36. Premalignant Lesions of the Cervix (Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia)
37. Cervical Malignancy
38. Premalignant and Malignant Conditions of the Uterus
39. Ovarian Malignancy
40. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

Section X Female and Male Contraception
41. Contraception

Section XI Treatment Modalities in Gynecology
42. Chemotherapy in Gynecological Cancers
43. Radiotherapy in Gynecological Cancers
44. Hormone Therapy in Gynecology
45. Palliative Care

Section XII Operative Gynecology
46. Endoscopy in Gynecology
47. Minor and Major Gynecological Procedures
48. Preoperative Preparation and Postoperative Care
49. Counselling and Consent for Gynecological Procedures

Section XIII Miscellaneous Topics
50. Anal Incontinence and Genital Tract Injuries
51. Benign Breast Diseases
52. Medicolegal Issues Related to Gynecology
53. Examination of a Rape Survivor
54. AETCOM (Attitude, Ethics, and Communication)

Section XIV Instruments and Drugs
55. Surgical Instruments Used in Gynecological Procedures
56. Commonly Used Drugs in Gynecology
57. Government Programmes Related to Gynecology

Objective Structured Clinical Examination Questions (OSCEs)
Reasoning-type Questions
Index