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Reproductive health module

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Pregnancy, gynecologic emergencies, contraception and patient-centred reproductive care.

Module objectives

By the end of this module, you should be able to gather focused information, identify the most likely and most dangerous diagnoses, choose appropriate investigations, begin safe management and communicate the plan clearly.

Core presentations

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First-trimester bleeding and ectopic pregnancy

Open the focused 11-minute framework with red flags, targeted assessment, investigations, management, related stations and safety-netting.

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Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

Open the focused 11-minute framework with red flags, targeted assessment, investigations, management, related stations and safety-netting.

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Gestational diabetes

Open the focused 11-minute framework with red flags, targeted assessment, investigations, management, related stations and safety-netting.

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Labour and postpartum concerns

Open the focused 11-minute framework with red flags, targeted assessment, investigations, management, related stations and safety-netting.

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Postpartum hemorrhage and depression

Open the focused 11-minute framework with red flags, targeted assessment, investigations, management, related stations and safety-netting.

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Abnormal uterine bleeding

Open the focused 11-minute framework with red flags, targeted assessment, investigations, management, related stations and safety-netting.

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Pelvic pain and vaginal discharge

Open the focused 11-minute framework with red flags, targeted assessment, investigations, management, related stations and safety-netting.

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Contraception and pregnancy-options counselling

Open the focused 11-minute framework with red flags, targeted assessment, investigations, management, related stations and safety-netting.

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Menopause and cervical screening

Open the focused 11-minute framework with red flags, targeted assessment, investigations, management, related stations and safety-netting.

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Expected station skills

Pregnancy-focused history
Sensitive sexual and reproductive history
Recognize time-critical obstetric emergencies
Shared decision-making
Trauma-informed communication

Module drill: For each presentation, state the leading diagnosis, the dangerous alternative, one discriminating question, one discriminating examination finding and the first action if the patient is unstable.

Red flags and escalation

Ectopic pregnancy
Severe preeclampsia
Postpartum hemorrhage
Sepsis
Ovarian torsion
Sexual violence or coercion

Station rehearsal template

Read the task and identify the required output.
Open professionally and establish the agenda.
Gather focused positive and negative findings.
Summarize and prioritize the differential.
State investigations and management in a safe sequence.
Address the patient’s concerns and understanding.
Close with disposition, follow-up and safety-netting.

Suggested complete 11-minute stations

Focused history + urgent plan11 minutes

First-trimester pain and bleeding

Recognize ectopic pregnancy and prioritize hemodynamic safety.

Mental-health interview + safety plan11 minutes

Postpartum low mood and unusual beliefs

Recognize postpartum psychosis and protect parent and infant.

Shared decision-making11 minutes

Contraception counselling

Match contraception to goals, contraindications and preferences without coercion.