Book excerpt: This book is a guide to the diagnosis and management of gynaecological disorders for clinicians and trainees. Divided into 22 sections, the text begins with discussion on normal and abnormal puberty, then the physiology and symptoms of menopause. The following sections cover numerous gynaecological disorders, their symptoms, investigation, diagnosis, and treatment. The book covers both normal and abnormal symptoms, and offers guidance on when treatment may not be needed if a condition is benign. The comprehensive text is further enhanced by clinical photographs, diagrams and tables.