Gynaecological cancers are categorised as 'rare' diseases, although collectively they affect over 16,000 women each year in the UK alone. There is a lack of real understanding of these conditions compared with other malignancies, possibly owing to their relative rarity when viewed as individual diseases. The 60th RCOG Study Group brought together a range of experts to examine as many biological aspects of gynaecological cancers as possible, including both surgical and non-surgical therapies. This book presents the findings of the Study Group, with contents including: current understanding of the biology of gynaecological cancers translation of biology to the clinic state of the art in imaging and therapy current clinical trials advances in multimodal therapy individualised treatment."

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disturbance, affecting 10 15% of women in the UK. The definition of PCOS has been much debated, while its pathophysiology appears to be multifactorial and is still being actively researched. There is no doubt that PCOS has a significant effect on quality of life and psychological morbidity and, as many specialists are involved in its management, a multidisciplinary approach is required. The 59th RCOG Study Group brought together a range of experts who treat women with PCOS. This book presents the findings of the Study Group, including: a definition of PCOS the accuracy of diagnostic interventions the particular challenges of adolescent diagnosis and management the correlation to ethnicity current approaches to therapy the potential individualisation of therapy the role of the alternative therapies used to manage some aspects of PCOS."

Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 4 and 5, created under the auspices of the United Nations, challenged political, financial, medical and civil society leaders to improve both child and maternal health. The 58th RCOG Study Group brought together a range of experts - including midwives, obstetricians and gynaecologists, anaesthetists and paediatricians - to provide an up-to-date review of progress to date and the challenges around meeting these MDGs. This book presents the findings of the Study Group, with sections covering: the size of the problem clinical problems and solutions - maternal clinical problems and solutions - neonatal training and development specific challenges in specific countries (Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Egypt and Sri Lanka)."