Author	Chard, Tim. author
Title	Basic Sciences for Obstetrics and Gynaecology [electronic resource] / by Tim Chard, Richard Lilford
Imprint	London : Springer London, 1995
Edition	Fourth Edition
Connect to	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3372-8
Descript	IX, 203 p. online resource

In the four years since the publication of the third edition, this book has been very well received by those for whom it was intended - candidates for primary examinations in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. In consequence, we make no excuse for repeating the formula of addressing only those facts which are neither speculative nor contentious. An attempt to widen this brief would multiply the length of the book by three or four times and would place it in an identical category with several much larger texts. As the underlying philosophy remains the same, the main changes in the fourth edition are the addition of new material and revision of existing material. Revision of existing material has been extensive with many detailed changes aimed at expanding the factual base while retaining or improving the clarity of explanation. In addition, the book is now associated with an MCQ Tutor which has proved especially popular. Finally, and probably most importantly, many of the changes are those which have been suggested by readers and reviewers of the previous editions; this feedback has been invaluable to the authors and we now hope will be equally valuable to readers of the new edition. In this edition we wish to express our particular gratitude to Dr John Clark and Miss Lois Hague for the very elegant new illustrations in Chapter 2

1 Cell Biology, Embryology and the Placenta -- The Cell -- The Genetic Code -- Chromosome Abnormalities -- Genetics โ Single and Multiple Gene Defects -- Fertilisation -- Cleavage of the Embryo: The Morula and the Blastocyst -- Implantation of the Blastocyst and Early Development of the Placenta and Embryo -- Multiple Pregnancy -- Further Development of the Embryo -- The Placenta -- Placental Sythesis -- Placental Transfer -- The Membranes -- Amniotic Fluid (Liquor) -- 2 Anatomy -- Vulva -- Vagina -- Uterus -- Fallopian Tubes -- Ovaries -- Female Urological System -- Levator Ani Muscles (Pelvic Diaphragm) -- Perineum -- Peritoneum and Ligaments of the Pelvis -- Blood Supply to the Female Pelvis -- Lymphatic Drainage of the Female Pelvis -- Nerve Supply to the Female Pelvis -- Pelvic Skeleton -- Fetal Skull -- Microstructure and Function of the Non-pregnant Reproductive Tract -- Embryology of the Genital System -- Anterior Abdominal Wall -- 3 General Physiology and Biochemistry -- Cardiovascular System -- Lung -- Acid-Base Balance -- Kidney -- Nervous System -- Gut and Nutrition -- Metabolism -- Immunology -- 4 Endocrinology -- Basic Concepts in Endocrinology -- Hypothalamus -- Anterior Pituitary -- Posterior Pituitary -- Breast and Lactation -- Sex Steroids -- Ovary -- Testis -- Thyroid Gland -- Adrenal Cortex -- Adrenal Medulla -- Hormones Involved in Calcium Homeostasis -- Puberty -- Menopause -- Initiation of Labour -- Pineal Gland -- Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) -- 5 Pathology -- Inflammation -- Wound Healing -- Metabolic Response to Injury -- Shock -- Tumours -- Thrombosis and Embolism -- Deposition of Salts and Pigments -- Effects of Radiation -- 6 Microbiology -- Bacteria -- Viruses -- Rickettsial Organisms -- Mycoplasmas (Pleuropneumonia-like Organisms) -- Fungal Infections -- Protozoal Infections -- Some Characteristics of Infections at Special Sites -- 7 Pharmacology -- Sedative, Hypnotic and Anxiolytic Agents -- Antipsychotic Agents -- Antidepressive Agents -- Analgesics -- Antacids -- Laxatives -- Anti-emetics -- Antihistamines -- Diuretics -- Antihypertensive Agents -- Drugs Affecting Blood Coagulation -- Drugs Used for Treatment of Osteoporosis -- Chemotherapy of Infection -- Pharmacology of Sex Steroids -- Drugs Affecting Contraction of the Uterus -- Anticancer Drugs (Cytotoxic Agents) -- General Anaesthetic Agents -- Local Anaesthetic Agents -- Drugs of Abuse -- General Aspects of Pharmacology in Pregnancy -- General Aspects of Pharmacology During Breast Feeding -- Appendix A Statistics -- Appendix B Ultrasound

1. Life sciences
2. General practice (Medicine)
3. Obstetrics
4. Ecology
5. Life Sciences
6. Ecology
7. Obstetrics/Perinatology
8. General Practice / Family Medicine