MRCOG Part II Module 9

MRCOG Part II Module 9

The doctors specialized in Ob/Gyn need necessarily to have

blow by blow knowledge of artificial methods and other
techniques to prevent pregnancy as a consequence of sexual
intercourse. They call itContraception
The MRCOG exam has a significant portion from these subjects
so candidates need to learn all of its concepts clearly.
BeMRCOG, the e-course designed for MRCOG candidates have
schemed this module the best way for you to clear this subject in
written exam of MRCOG.
Now how this module is schemed in the BeMRCOG.
Dr. Asma Naqi, who designed this e-course, has used much of
text in this module instead of audio recordings because text is
felt sufficient to relay the message. All the topics in this module
do not have mock test as those of other modules because those
are included as stems in other sections.
This module is schemed in such a way that before discussing the
contraception, it starts with overview of significance of

contraception, which effect choice of contraception and

UKMEC. Following this, different methods of contraception are
discussed in the module.
Module states contraceptive methods as in two categories:
mediated and non-mediated.
Module starts with non mediated methods including

Fertility awareness based methods

Barrier methods
It follows mediated methods including

Combined contraceptives
Progesterone only contraceptives
It does not end here. Module further discuss some important
methods separately including

Emergency contraception
Intrauterine contraception
LARC (Long Active Reversible Contraception
Sterilization
Contraception issues are discussed too under specific situations:

Contraception in young.
Contraception over 40
Postpartum contraception

The module also includes guidance and tips while preparing for
exam and while attempting exam.
Theme of tutorials:
Theme of the tutorials include

Formulations available
Mode of action
Composition
Risks and side effects
Advantages and disadvantages
UKMEC
Initiating a method
Stopping a method
Missed doses
Non-contraceptive benefits
The module ends with all important topics except Sterilization
for which the reference reading books are given along with
proper guidance for how to prepare from there. To follow the
module, you may visit BeMRCOG website.