The book is designed to be a clear accessible guide to womens health. The aims of the book are as follows: To examine women's health issues as they present in general practice To provide GPs with information relevant to their practice that extends upon that provided in undergraduate texts To provide evidence based information regarding women's health to GPs To give GPs tips and examples of useful approaches when undertaking histories, examining and managing women's health problems. To examine current controversies in women's health Addresses common issues seen by GPs in their practice and addresses the questions and quandaries they face on a day to day basis Gives practical information and advice to GPs that where possible is based on up to date guidelines or research evidence Tips and example of useful approaches when undertaking histories, examining, and managing womens health problems Discussion of current controversies in womens health This second edition has been fully revised to include recent developments in womens health such as: ¢ the quick-start method for commencement of contraception, better ˜missed pill rules, developments in the provision of emergency contraception and an overview of new contraceptive devices such as the NuvaRing ¢ the epidemiology of HPV infection, its relationship to cervical cancer and HPV vaccination ¢ better characterisation of the risk inherent in a family history of breast and/or ovarian cancer ¢ greater awareness of the importance of preconception care, the breadth of issues that need to be addressed and the effect of lifestyle factors on fertility ¢ developments in the understanding of the aetiology and management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) ¢ evidence-based guidelines to support diagnosis and management of common conditions such as menorrhagia, endometriosis, miscarriage and postnatal care, and support of evidence-based counselling regarding ovarian cancer screening, sexual problems and intimate partner violence