Obstetrics and Gynaecology for the MSRA

High-Yield O&G Revision Notes, SBA Question Bank, Flashcards & Rapid Quizzes

Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) is a core specialty within the MSRA Clinical Problem Solving (CPS) paper, frequently tested through pregnancy complications, antenatal care, labour emergencies, contraception, fertility, menstrual disorders, and cancer pathways. Many candidates find O&G challenging because it combines both medical and surgical decision-making with NICE guideline-based management.

Obstetrics and Gynaecology for the MSRA has been specifically designed to simplify these complex topics and highlight the high-yield patterns, red flags, and decision-making strategies needed to score highly. With a structured textbook, exam-style SBA and EMQ questions, rapid quizzes and high-yield flashcards, this course gives you a complete, clinically focused approach to mastering O&G for the MSRA.

Whether you are new to O&G or refining your exam preparation, this course provides clear explanations, guideline-based reasoning and exam-level practice.

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⭐ What This Course Includes

🔹 1. Comprehensive O&G Revision Notes

Clear, structured notes covering all essential obstetric and gynaecological topics tested in the MSRA:

Obstetrics

• Antenatal screening & routine pregnancy care

• Early pregnancy bleeding (ectopic, miscarriage)

• Hyperemesis gravidarum

• Gestational diabetes

• Pre-eclampsia & eclampsia

• Obstetric cholestasis

• Placenta praevia & placental abruption

• Preterm labour

• Shoulder dystocia & intrapartum emergencies

• Postpartum haemorrhage

• Postnatal care, red flags & mental health

Gynaecology

• Menstrual disorders (dysmenorrhoea, heavy bleeding)

• PCOS, endometriosis, adenomyosis

• Fibroids

• Ovarian cysts

• Pelvic inflammatory disease

• Fertility basics & early infertility management

• Cervical cancer screening & referral pathways

• Early menopause & HRT principles

• Contraception (including contraindications and special populations)

• Gynaecological cancers (ovarian, cervical, endometrial, vulval)

Each topic is aligned with NICE guidelines and includes investigations, first-line management, red flags, and differentials.

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🔹 2. O&G Question Bank (MSRA-Style)

A large bank of SBA and EMQ questions designed to match real MSRA difficulty and structure, testing:

• Clinical reasoning

• Guideline-based decision-making

• Interpretation of symptoms and red flags

• Pregnancy-specific pharmacology

• Obstetric risk assessment

• Gynaecological differentials

• Emergency management pathways

Detailed explanations accompany every question to clarify reasoning.

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🔹 3. High-Yield Flashcards

Covering rapid-recall essentials such as:

• Pre-eclampsia diagnostic criteria

• Contraception contraindications

• Ovarian cancer risk factors

• Management of heavy menstrual bleeding

• Antenatal screening schedule

• Obstetric emergency algorithms

• Red flags in early pregnancy bleeding

Perfect for spaced-repetition revision.

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🔹 4. Rapid Quizzes & Mixed O&G Exams

Short quizzes designed to build:

• Speed

• Pattern recognition

• Recall of decision-making pathways

• Familiarity with MSRA-style O&G questions

Ideal for final-stage revision.

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🔹 5. Structured Learning Pathway

A clear, stepwise journey:

Core concepts → applied MBBS-level cases → MSRA-style questions → rapid recall,

ensuring solid understanding and exam readiness.

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🎯 Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

• MSRA candidates preparing for O&G questions

• Foundation doctors seeking structured, guideline-based O&G revision

• IMGs learning UK pregnancy-care guidelines

• Anyone needing a concise, exam-focused O&G resource

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📈 Why O&G Matters in the MSRA

Obstetrics and Gynaecology is heavily examined because it involves:

• High-risk decision making

• Red-flag recognition

• Pregnancy-specific management pathways

• Safe prescribing in pregnancy and breastfeeding

• Distinguishing normal vs abnormal pregnancy features

• Contraception and fertility counselling

High-yield exam topics include:

• Pre-eclampsia

• Ectopic pregnancy

• Obstetric emergencies

• Ovarian cysts & torsion

• Contraception

• Postpartum complications

• Vaginal bleeding (pregnancy & non-pregnancy)

• Cervical screening

A strong O&G score significantly boosts your CPS performance.

🔗 Useful Links for Your MSRA Preparation

📘 Free MSRA SJT Textbook (100-page structured SJT guide)

👉 https://www.passthemsra.com/courses/msra-sjt-textbook/

📝 MSRA SJT Mock Papers (x10)

👉 https://www.passthemsra.com/courses/sjt-msra-mock-papers-x-10/

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▶️ MSRA YouTube Channel

Free video explanations, exam walkthroughs, and SJT strategy content.
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@PasstheMSRA

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🟦 MSRA Reddit Communities

PassTheMSRA:
👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/passtheMSRA/

FreeMSRA:
👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/freeMSRA/

These are active communities for sharing tips, strategies, and updates.

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🎧 MSRA Spotify Podcasts

Hundreds of free episodes covering SJT reasoning, GMC principles, and exam mindset.
👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/0dlSxYEBKhpTvCy2B4fAeT?si=f2f87048982c4543