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A distinguished series of current articles on Obstetrics and Gynaecology, useful for practicing physicians and for staying up to date on the global progress in these fields. Summary Of The Book A part of the well-known “Progress” series, that has become a standard for staying updated on specific topics and favored by students and practicing physicians alike, Current Progress in Obstetrics and Gynecology is an archetype for people interested in the know-how of the medical industry. It can be used as a source of knowledge, a rich guide to cracking the MRCOG examinations or as a method to stay globally updated in the field. The subjects covered in the book are made rich by reviews from experts in the field, and attempts have been made to present the data in short, easy to grasp format. Some topics covered in Obstetrics include Clinical Risk Management in Obstetrics, Kidney Transplantation and Pregnancy, Prenatal Microarray Technology for the Identification of Chromosomal Anomalies, Latest Evidence in Gestational Diabetes, Management of Post Partum Haemorrhage, and Making Sense of Doppler Ultrasound in obstetrics.                                                                                                                 Some topics covered in Gynecology include Fifty Years of Oral Contraception, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Infertility and Obesity, Robot-Assisted Surgery in Gynecology and Urogynecology, The Relevance Of Ethics To Gynecologic Practice and Reproductive Depression. It also features research work done by clinicians from all around the world, and pinpoints the areas of controversies, making it a bible for every practicing physician. Current Progress In Obstetrics & Gynecology (Volume - 1) is the first in its series, which will be an annual publication. About The Authors Born on March 4, 1940 John Studd is a British gynecologist with an MD in renal disease in pregnancy. He has been the visiting faculty at Harvard, Yale, Cornell and the Duke University. He is the Vice-President of the National Osteoporosis Society and Chairman of the British Menopause Society. He was honored with the Blair Bell Gold Medal of the Royal Society of Medicine, an award given to the specialist with the greatest lifetime contribution to the specialty. Seang Lin Tan is a Malaysia-born professor of gynecology at the McGill University. He was the leader of the team at MRC that achieved the first air-transport IVF program in North America along with many other commendable achievements. He lives in Canada with his wife and two children. Frank A. Chervenak, MD, is the Given Foundation Professor and Chairman at the New York Weil Cornell Medical Centre, USA. He has been a member of the World Society of Labor and Delivery and the World Association of Prenatal Medicine. He has co-authored over 20 textbooks and has published over 260 papers on including research on ultrasound and ethics in gynecology. He has been given the distinguished honor of being elected to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Great Britain as a fellow ad eundem.