Medicine subject guide - Links
Obstetrics
Databases | University sites | Statistics | Clinical trials | Reference sources and e-texts | Organisations
Databases
POPLINE - Population information Online
POPLINE provides worldwide coverage of population, family planning, and related health issues, including family planning technology and programs, fertility, and population law and policy. Click on Popline to begin searching.
University sites
Centre for Reproductive Medicine - University of Bristol
The Centre provides access to a number of interactive programs in the areas of fertility and menopause.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - University of Sydney
Provides information on the teaching and research activities of the Department.
Statistics
Assisted Reproductive Technology Success Rates Reports - National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Statistics/information on the success rate of fertility clinics in the USA. the report contains information on percentages of multiple births, information about the diagnoses of patients and age-specific success rates.
Perinatal Statistics from the March of dimes
Good source of US perinatal statistics.
National Center of Health Statistics : Faststats - Obstetrics Procedures
Faststats provides quick access to US statisticss.
Clinical trials
Clinical Trials by Disease Categories - Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Centerwatch
This site provides a listing of clinical trials being undertaken in the United States in the area of obstetrics and gynaecology.
Reference sources and e-texts
Adverse Pregnancy Outcome Associated with the use of Visual Display Units
A Evidence-based guideline produced by the RCOG on the use of VDU's by pregnant women.
American Society of Reproducitve Medicine - Practice Committee Reports
Technical Reports, statements, and practical guidelines released by the American Society of Reporductive Medicine
Fetal Echocardiography Homepage
This site contains a library of images as well as a number of other resources related to fetal echocardiography.
Hypertextbook of Regional Anaesthesia for Obstetrics
An online text of anaesthesia in obstetrics. Can be accessed by author, subject, or drug.
Management of Eclampsia
A clinical guideline produced by the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecology on the management of eclampsia.
March of Dimes Fact Sheets
March of Dimes has produced a series of fact sheets on pregnancy, drugs and alcohol during pregnancy, prenatal screening, and infections/diseases during pregnancy. Some other topics include pregnancy loss and other concerns and newborn screening.
Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy - Section 18. Obstetrics & Gynaecology
This section of the Manual provides full-text access to subjects ranging from reproductive endocrinology to postpartum care.
MRI of the Uterus - Department of Radiology, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver BC, Canada
This MRI page provides a good reference to various gynaecological conditions through the use of MRI images.
RCOG Evidence-Based Clinical Guideline Summaries
A set of guidelines by the RCOG using evidenc-based practice.
2nd World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility
Topics discussed in the conference included reproductive medicine and endometriosis, gyneco-oncology, gynecology & family planning, and evidence-based medicine.
Iowa Health Book - Emotions During Pregnancy
Although each pregnancy is unique, certain changes are common to all normal pregnancies. A basic understanding of physical and emotional changes of pregnancy helps a woman to understand pregnancy and have a positive experience. This online pamphlet details the emotional changes that occur in pregnancy.
Organisations
The Society for the Study of Fertility
The object of the Society is to promote the study of the biological and medical aspects of fertility.
Societies of Interest to Obstetrics and Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inc. examines and certifies almost 2,000 obstetrician-gynecologists and subspecialists in maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology/ infertility and gynecologic oncology annually.
International Society of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Here you will find information about the activities of ISPOG, their objectives, meetings and congresses, the Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology, and women's health links.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is the nation's leading group of professionals providing health care for women.
American Society of Reproductive Medicine
The American Society of Reproductive Medicine website provides access to online resources for both both the patient and the health care professional.
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
The website is designed to provide information about the College including details of Courses and Events, Examination regulations and timetables and services for Fellows and Members.
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The RANZCOG is the primary body for postgraduate education in obstetrics and gynaecology in Australia and New Zealand.