Caroline de Costa

Whether you own one or are close with someone who does, it's pretty easy to recognize the importance of the penis. But in fact there is next to no reliable information on nearly every man's and many women's favorite little friend. Now, in Dick, two women doctors boldly provide readers with a much-needed handbook that guides, educates, and dispels all the common misconceptions about the penis. In open and direct language interspersed with humorous word play and funny anecdotes, Drs. Michele Moore and Caroline de Costa thoroughly describe the anatomy, functions, proper hygiene, safety, and effective handling of the most friendly male appendage. Other key topics include: size (does it matter?), condoms, sex, premature ejaculation, as well as infections, infertility, injuries, and cancer. Written for both men and women, young and old, Dick promises to teach, entertain, and demystify for the benefit of everyone involved. Including real-life stories taken from the authors' own medical practices, Dick offers a comprehensive, practical, and entertaining guide to the penis--and all its ups and downs.

Quality information on caesarean birth is essential. Around 40 per cent of Australian babies are born by caesarean section - now a common part of childbirth, whether planned ahead or done as an emergency when pregnancy or labour takes an unexpected turn. This book, written by one of Australia's leading obstetricians, traces how perceptions of caesarean birth have changed, with the focus today on outcomes, informed consent, understanding obstetric trauma and the rising incidence of obesity, diabetes and hypertension in pregnancy. New science about maternal and infant microbiomes adds to the changed birth landscape. Caroline de Costa delivers answers for expectant parents that covers the latest research, explaining how and why caesareans are performed, their benefits and risks, and what the future holds for caesarean birth.

With more than 50 real-world cases, Clinical Cases in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women’s Health 3e covers a range of obstetric and gynaecological problems likely to be encountered by busy junior doctors and general practitioners. Written by experienced obstetricians and gynaecologists and following the core medical school curricula in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, this pocket-sized book is an invaluable resource for medical students and clinicians. Each case presents a problem-based clinical learning scenario and then encourages readers to think about how they would take appropriate histories and examine, investigate and treat their patients. Using these techniques, students and early career doctors are guided through diagnosis and management of common and important conditions and complications. This learning is then reinforced with more than 100 multiple choice questions and answers for self-assessment.FEATURES•Problem-based learning scenarios encourage critical thinking and demonstrate effective pathways through consultation, investigation and treatment.•The ‘whole woman’ approach goes beyond clinical aspects to consider emotional, social and psychological aspects of care required.•Clinical Comments and Clinical Pearls reinforce key points and expand on important issues.NEW TO THIS EDITION•All cases revised with two NEW cases on contraception and menstrual bleeding•25 existing cases significantly revised•Focus on gender and ethnic diversity among patients and in personal situations•Updates on new treatment options•Over 100 multiple choice questions to reinforce learning from case studies

'We never train women in Sydney,' Caroline de Costa was told in 1974 when she applied to become a junior registrar in obstetrics and gynaecology. She and her husband packed their bags and their children, and headed for Dublin.When Caroline first started in medicine, being an unmarried mother was frowned on, cane toads were used for pregnancy tests, and giving birth was much riskier than it is today. Her funny and poignant stories of bringing babies into the world show that, while much has changed, women still work hard and it remains a bloody business. A birth plan is no guarantee of a normal birth (whatever that is).Men have always wanted to control women's bodies, and Caroline has been instrumental in giving Australian women of all backgrounds the opportunity to resist, and to choose when and how they have babies. Her behind-the-scenes stories reveal it's often the little things that win a campaign.

"Clinical Cases in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women's Health" presents realistic short and long case studies across a diverse range of clinical settings. Each case is followed through its various stages and offers a number of logical and practical ways of investigating and managing the presenting condition. In addition, the case studies are supplemented with guidelines/clinical tips, chapter objectives, lists of key points, tables, test results and references.