Gynaecology & Obstetrics

20 learning units • 100 chapter sections • 200 explained questions. Assess pregnancy and reproductive health, recognise emergencies and plan respectful treatment, referral and follow-up.

Original RAHBAR study material for the Year 5 learning pathway. Clinical cases support supervised undergraduate learning. Treatment choices, doses and procedures must follow current local protocols and the responsible clinical team. References & further reading ↓

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Reproductive Tract Infection & Sexual Health

Provide confidential assessment, timely treatment and prevention of recurrent infection.

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Question 01. What supports a useful sexual-health consultation? A. Assumptions about behaviour without askingB. Examination without explanationC. Confidential, non-judgemental assessment with consentD. Refusal to discuss pregnancy

Question 02. Which finding can support PID in a patient with pelvic pain? A. Isolated ear waxB. A painless old skin scarC. Normal visual acuityD. Cervical motion or adnexal tenderness

Question 03. Does a negative cervical test exclude upper genital tract infection? A. YesB. Only when repeated onceC. NoD. Only if discharge is absent

Question 04. Why avoid unnecessary delay in treating likely PID? A. Symptoms always resolve without consequencesB. Tests are never usefulC. Delay can increase reproductive complicationsD. It proves the organism immediately

Question 05. Which PID presentation may require hospital assessment? A. Every mild itch aloneB. Stable asymptomatic screening requestC. Severe illness or suspected tubo-ovarian abscessD. A resolved minor rash

Question 06. What should influence antibiotic selection? A. Current guidance, allergy, pregnancy and local resistanceB. Tablet colour aloneC. The patient’s nameD. Only the shortest available course

Question 07. What is appropriate when symptoms fail to improve? A. Repeat the same treatment indefinitelyB. Assume the symptoms are irrelevantC. Reassess diagnosis, adherence and complicationsD. Stop all follow-up

Question 08. Why discuss partner notification and treatment? A. To assign blameB. To support care and reduce reinfectionC. To replace the patient’s treatmentD. To make confidentiality unnecessary

Question 09. Does every vaginal discharge indicate an STI? A. NoB. YesC. Only in adultsD. Only if persistent

Question 10. Persistent vulval ulceration should prompt what? A. Endless treatment as candidiasis without reviewB. Reassurance without inspectionC. No assessment if screening was normalD. Examination and appropriate further investigation

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References & Further Reading

Read the relevant guideline sections alongside these original clinical teaching cases. Local pathways, available services and individual patient factors determine care.

CDC — Pelvic inflammatory disease

Reference review: 28 September 2026. Consult current local protocols for prescribing, procedures and escalation.