This blog post is based on points taken from a TOG article which was published in January 2024. This article delves into the pathology, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies for endometriosis-associated subfertility. To download the original article: Click Here To access ALL TOGs: Click Here Introduction Prevalence of endometriosis in UK ~10% in reproductive age With subfertility 25-50% Clinical presentation pelvic pain, subfertility & bowel dysfunction or incidental (during fertility investigations) Challenging to manage in context of subfertility as mainstays of managemen ..read more

MRCOG Part 2 July 2024 Enrol Now for MRCOG Part 2 Revision Course | July 2024!!  Features Twice Weekly Interactive Live Sessions 2-3 hours duration conducted using Zoom software Session Recordings accessible until the exam day Total LIVE Sessions: 15 Important Exam Topics covered module-wise Free Mock Test 1200+ SBAs & EMQs to practice Starting Mid-April 2024 Session Timings 18:00 to 21:00 PKT Tips and Tricks to Tackle SBAs and EMQs Focus on concepts and critical thinking  ..read more

This is a quick summary of the points taken from the TOG article which was published in July 2023. It is an important exam topic so must be covered thoroughly. To download the original article: Click Here To Access All TOGs: Click Here To Join RK4 MRCOG Courses: Click Here Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the leading infectious causes of overall mortality Highest disease burden in low-resource countries  >2/3 cases in Africa and Southeast Asia Co-infection of TB & HIV in reproductive years is significant In UK — increasing due to immigration  Can have adverse eff ..read more

MRCOG Part 2 Revision | January 2024 Enrol Now for MRCOG Part 2 Revision Course | January 2024!!  Features Twice Weekly Interactive Live Sessions 2-3 hours duration conducted using Zoom software Session Recordings accessible until the exam day Total LIVE Sessions: 15 Important Exam Topics covered module wise Free Mock Test 1200+ SBAs & EMQs to practice Duration 3 Months Session Timings 18:00 to 21:00 PKT Tips and Tricks to Tackle SBAs and EMQs Focus on concepts and critical thi ..read more

This post is a compilation of RCOG guidance papers with links — Consent Advice (CA); Clinical Governance Advice (CGA); Good Practice Guidance (GPP); Best Practice Paper (BPP).  All you have to do is to click the link and a pdf file will open in new window. Thanks Consent Advice All Papers Risk Compilation: Click Here CA 1 Diagnostic Hysteroscopy Under General Anaesthesia CA 2 Diagnostic Laparoscopy CA 3 Female Sterilisation CA 4 Abdominal Hysterectomy for Benign Conditions CA 5 Vaginal Surgery for Prolapse CA 6 Amniocentesis CA 7 Caesarean ..read more

This post is a compilation of downloadable links to Faculty Of Sexual & Reproductive Health (FSRH) guidelines which are to be read in relation to the Contraception Module. I have added the NICE guideline links which are relevant to Obstetrics & Gynecology. Just click the topic and the guideline (pdf) will open in a new window. Thanks. FSRH Guidelines With Links UK Medical Eligibility Criteria For Contraceptive Use UKMEC Summary Table Intrauterine Contraception Progestogen-only Implants Progestogen-only Injectable Contraception Progestogen-only Pills C ..read more

www.rubabk4course.com/courses This blog post is especially for those who are at the very beginning of their preparation for MRCOG part 2. If you have already decided to go 4 MRCOG and want to start off your journey towards your goal, then this post might be useful. You will find many great pieces of advice about exam preparation on the internet. I have tried to provide an outline for the exam and an essential reading materials list so that you will have an idea of what to collect and how to start the preparation. Please keep in mind that the information given in this post is no ..read more

This post is about the MRCPI exam preparation. I would like to thank Dr. Saba Ansari (MRCPI, Dip MIS, FCPS) for taking out time from her very busy schedule to write this advice. She has done this exam in recent past and has very vast work experience in Pakistan as well as in UAE. I had been getting quite a few queries for this particular exam. In my opinion, its always best to seek and follow advice from someone who has gone through the similar process. Dr Saba has very kindly agreed to provide further help if anyone needs it. You can leave your query in comments or can directly contact ..read more

This post is a compilation of downloadable links of Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) which are to be covered for MRCOG Part 3 exam. Just click the topic and leaflet (pdf) will open in a new window. Kindly have a look through this page as well: Medical Terms Explained Thanks Patient Information Leaflets Links Abdominal Hysterectomy Acute Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Air travel and Pregnancy Alcohol and Pregnancy Treatment for Symptoms of Menopause Amniocentesis and Chorionic Villous Sampling Routine antenatal care for healthy pregnant women Assisted va ..read more

This blog post is intended to help you delve deeper into the first W of the MRCOG exam which was mentioned in my last post. MRCOG Part Two: 3 Ws & General Advice The first W was: WHY do you want to take it? In my last post, I left this question to be answered by readers and just quoted a sentence from the RCOG website “MRCOG: A global exam. The Gold Standard Qualification in O&G”. Today I would like to expand on that to help you find your WHY and to emphasize the impact of having MRCOG degree on your career, especially as a non-UK based obstetrician and gynaecologist. MRCOG: A Gl ..read more