This is the first issue in the series with the objective of providing updates and reviewing the current trends in selected topics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, including the Indian experience. The subjects dealt with are all pertinent to the practitioners for updating their knowledge and providing best medical care to their patients.

This is the third issue of the popular series Selected Topics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The objective of the series is to present updates and reviews of the current trends in selected and emerging areas of obstetrics and gynaecology, including Indian experience in the subject under review.Selection of topics provides a focus on a range of interesting subjects in a stimulating and concise manner. These review articles are aimed at providing quick updates on the subjects to equip the postgraduate students with contemporary knowledge, and to help practitioners to adopt the recent trends in patient care.

This is the second issue of the series Selected Topics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The purpose of this series is to present updates and review the current trends in selected areas of obstetrics and gynaecology, including the Indian experience.

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