Gynecology. A CREOG and Board Exam Review

SECTION I: GENERAL GYNECOLOGY.- Basics of Gynecology.- Menstrual Disturbance.- Genital Infection.- Contraception.- Uterine Fibroids.- Chronic Pelvic Pain.- SECTION II: UROGYNECOLOGY.- Urinary Incontinence.- Pelvic Organ Prolapse.- Genital Trauma.- Urodynamic Study.- SECTION III: REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY AND INFERTILITY.- Infertility.- Recurrent Pregnancy Loss.- Fertility Preservation.- Thyroid with Infertility.- Mullerian Abnormalities.- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.- Hyperprolactinemia.- Precocious Puberty.- SECTION IV: GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY.- Lower Genital Track Cancers.- Uterine Corpus Cancers.- Ovarian Tumors.

This book is a thorough and easy-to-use guide to gynecology for residents preparing for their CREOG and board examinations. Books available for gynecology residents are generally either clinically directed or academically based. The books in the first group are usually brief, suitable as handbooks for residents to use during daily practice. These books, however, do not provide adequate background information to prepare for CREOG or ABOG board examinations. The more academically-focused books provide detailed background, but do not offer simple and quick assistance during daily practice or studying. This book aims to provide the most beneficial parts of both products.

Throughout, the material is simplified and well-organized to provide an excellent resource for clinical practice, with ample use of bullets and key points. The content is also comprehensive, providing the appropriate background knowledge and a systematic approach that makes it an excellent source for the board examination. Topics are divided into four sections: general gynecology, urogynecology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, and gynecology oncology. Chapters then cover all major topics in each area, including uterine fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome, and genital infections. Each chapter additionally includes multiple choice questions for residents to test their knowledge of the material.

This is an ideal guide for residents in OBGYN and practicing gynecologists looking for a refresher and quick reference.

Sherif A. Shazly, MBBCh, MS, is a resident at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. He has contributed to Advances in Stem Cell Therapy (Springer 2017) and has written a book on the USMLE Step 2 exam for international medical graduates.

Shannon K. Laughlin-Tommaso, MD is Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Chair, Division of Gynecology at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.