Paper 1

Obstetrics

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Obstetrics in FCPS Part 1

Obstetrics & Gynaecology is a major Paper 2 component for FCPS Part 1 candidates pursuing OBGYN training. Even for general candidates, basic OBGYN questions appear regularly. Focus on physiology of pregnancy, common emergencies, and contraception.

Approx. paper weightage: 10–12% (Paper 2 OBGYN candidates)

🎯 High-yield areas

→ Stages of labour + management
→ Pre-eclampsia / eclampsia — diagnosis + management
→ Postpartum haemorrhage — causes (4 Ts) and stepwise management
→ Antepartum haemorrhage — placenta praevia vs abruption
→ Contraception methods + contraindications
→ Common menstrual disorders — PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids
→ Cervical cancer screening + HPV

📚 Recommended textbooks

Ten Teachers (Obstetrics + Gynaecology)

The standard South Asian + UK-aligned reference. Read both volumes selectively.

💡 Strategy from doctors who passed

✓ Master the 4 Ts of postpartum haemorrhage (Tone, Trauma, Tissue, Thrombin) — appears every sitting.
✓ Pre-eclampsia management is highly testable. Know the BP thresholds, magnesium sulfate dosing, delivery indications.

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FAQ — Obstetrics in FCPS Part 1

Is OBGYN tested in Paper 1?

Lightly — basic OBGYN topics appear in 5–8 questions per Paper 1. Heavy in Paper 2 for OBGYN-track candidates.

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