In his 35 years of teaching medical students and trainees Professor Gabor Kovacs, International Medical Director of Monash IVF, has devised a system of lectures which cover the entire core curriculum in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The principle behind these lectures is to help the student understand various aspects of the specialty, rather than simply learning the key topics, and encourages ongoing problem solving as well as a more logical approach. Each of the lectures have been based around highly informative diagrams and tables, and each syndrome follows a set template making each topic very understandable and easy to assimilate. This will be an invaluable text for medical students, nursing and midwifery students, trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology as well as sexual and reproductive health, general and nurse practitioners.

Professor Gabor Kovacs AM, MBBS (Hons), MD is internationally regarded for his outstanding contribution to medicine. Currently the International Medical Director of Monash IVF, he has had a distinguished career both in general obstetrics and gynaecology, as well as in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. His excellence as a teacher is widely recognised and he frequently lectures in Europe and Asia. In addition to his professional accolades Professor Kovacs has published over 160 scientific papers and more than 50 chapters in textbooks. He is a director of ACCESS, Australia's national infertility network. Professor Kovacs qualifications include the MBBS (Hons) and MD from Monash University, FRCOG, FRANZCOG, CREI, FAICD and a Graduate Diploma in Management from Macquarie University. In recognition of Professor Kovacs exceptional career, he was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in 2004 for service to medicine in the fields of gynaecology, obstetrics, family planning and in-vitro fertilisation through research, specialist clinical services and education, and to the community.

Part 1. Introduction.- 1. Basic Physiology- The Menstrual Cycle.- 2. Basic Embryology- The Development of the Foetus.- 3. Basic Genetics for the Obstetrician.- 4. The Gynaecological History and Examination.- 5. The Obstetric History and Examination.- Part 2: Gynaecology.- 6. An Outline of How to Think About Each Gynaecological Syndrome.- 7. Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding (AUB).- 8. Endometriosis.- 9. Perlvic Organ Prolapse (POP).- 10. Urinary problems.- 11. Gynaecological Cancers- 12. Ovarian Cysts.- 13. Fibroids- Fibroleiomyomata.- 14. Termination of Pregnancy (TOP).- 15. Contraception.- 16. Subfertility.- 17. Polycystic  Ovaries (PCO) and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).- 18. Menopause.- 19. Psychosexual Problems.- Part 3: Obstetrics.- 20. Antenatal Care.- 21. The Labour.- 22. Multiple pregnancy.- 23. Malpresentation- 24. Early Pregnancy Loss and Ectopic Pregnancy.- 25. Antepartum Haemorrhage (APH).- 26. Post Partum Haemorrhage (PPH).- 27. Hypertension in Pregnancy, Gestational Hypertension, Pre Eclampsia, Eclampsia and HELLP Syndrome.- 28. Intrauterine growth restriction.- 29. Infections during pregnancy- Varicella, Herpes, Cytomegalovirus, Toxoplasma, Listeria, Group B Streptococcus.- 30. Endocrine Disease and Pregnancy- Thyroid Disorders and Diabetes.- 31. Medical Conditions- Cardiac Disease, Thrombophilias, Rhesus Immunisation.- 32. Postnatal Care.