Women’s Health — UKMLA AKT

Abnormal uterine bleeding: causes, investigation and management by age

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) is one of those bread-and-butter topics that you'll see everywhere—from your GP rotations to the AKT. It’s a bit of a catch-all term for any bleeding that doesn't fit t

Ectopic pregnancy: risk factors, diagnosis with beta-hCG and management options

Ectopic pregnancy is a classic "do not miss" diagnosis in any emergency department or GP surgery. Since you're prepping for the UKMLA AKT, it's really important to get the NICE guidelines (CG126) down

Endometriosis: clinical features, laparoscopy and medical management

Endometriosis is one of those conditions that can be incredibly frustrating for patients because the symptoms often overlap with so many other things. It's essentially when tissue similar to the linin

Ovarian cysts and tumours: classification, CA-125 and surgical approach

Ovarian pathology can be a bit of a maze because there are so many different cell types involved! Since you're prepping for the UKMLA AKT, it's really important to distinguish between the benign "func

Polycystic ovary syndrome: Rotterdam criteria, investigation and management

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a super common endocrine disorder that we see all the time in clinical practice. Since you're prepping for the UKMLA AKT, it's really important to focus on the NICE

Antepartum haemorrhage: placenta praevia vs abruption — comparison and management

Hey there! Antepartum haemorrhage (APH) is a massive topic for the UKMLA AKT, and being able to distinguish between placenta praevia and placental abruption is a classic exam favorite. Let's start w

Gestational diabetes: screening, management and delivery timing

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a super important topic for the UKMLA AKT, especially since the NICE guidelines are very specific about how we handle these pregnancies. It's essentially any deg

Medications in pregnancy: which drugs are safe, teratogenic and contraindicated

Prescribing in pregnancy is one of those high-stakes areas where you're always balancing the health of the mother with the potential risks to the developing fetus. It's a classic exam favorite because

Obstetric emergencies: eclampsia, cord prolapse and shoulder dystocia

Obstetric emergencies are some of the most high-pressure scenarios you'll face in clinical practice. For the UKMLA AKT, you really need to know the immediate "crash call" steps for each of these. Let

Pre-eclampsia: diagnostic criteria, NICE management and when to deliver

Pre-eclampsia is a classic "exam favorite" because it involves clear diagnostic criteria and very specific management steps. Since you're prepping for the UKMLA AKT, we'll stick strictly to the **NICE

Contraception: UKMEC categories, efficacy comparison and counselling points

Contraception is a massive topic for the AKT, and getting your head around the UK Medical Eligibility Criteria (UKMEC) is absolutely essential for those "can this patient have the pill?" style questio

Emergency contraception: options, time limits and eligibility

Emergency contraception (EC) is a high-yield topic for the UKMLA AKT, and it's one of those areas where the clinical nuances—like BMI and drug interactions—really matter. The most important thing to

Menopause: HRT risks and benefits, alternatives and NICE guidance

Menopause is a huge topic for the AKT, and getting your head around the NICE guidance (NG23) is key to picking the right management for your patients. It's all about balancing that "symptom control vs

Sexually transmitted infections: diagnosis, partner notification and treatment

STIs are a massive topic for the AKT, and getting the management right is crucial because the guidelines (BASHH) are very specific. Let's break down the "big hitters" you'll likely see in your exam.

Subfertility: causes, investigation pathway and when to refer

Subfertility is a major topic for the UKMLA AKT, and the key is knowing that it's a "team sport"—we always investigate both partners. Generally, we define it as the failure to conceive after **12 mont