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Common OBGyn OPD Cases - Drug Doses & Frequency


1. DYSMENORRHEA (Primary / Secondary)

First-line: NSAIDs - Start 1-2 days before expected menses, continue 2-3 days
DrugDoseFrequency
Ibuprofen400-600 mgTID with food
Mefenamic acid500 mg loading, then 250 mgQ6-8h (max 3 days)
Naproxen500 mg loading, then 250 mgBD
Nimesulide100 mgBD
Second-line: Hormonal
  • Combined Oral Contraceptive (COC) pill - cyclic or continuous
  • Progestin-only pill (norethisterone 5 mg TID from day 15-25 of cycle)
  • Levonorgestrel IUD (long-term option)
Add-on for spasm relief:
  • Hyoscine butylbromide (Buscopan) 10 mg TDS as needed
Source: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 22E; Berek & Novak's Gynecology

2. ABNORMAL UTERINE BLEEDING (AUB) / MENORRHAGIA

Acute heavy bleeding:

DrugDoseFrequencyDuration
Tranexamic acid500-1000 mgTIDDays 1-5 of menses
Norethisterone (progestin)5 mgTIDUntil bleeding stops, then taper
COC pill (high-dose)1 tabTDS for 3 days, then BD x 3, then ODCycling down

Long-term / Chronic AUB:

DrugDoseFrequency
Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA)10 mg/dayDay 15-26 of cycle
Norethisterone5 mgBD from day 15-25
Low-dose COC pill1 tabDaily (cyclic)
Mefenamic acid500 mgBD-TID during menses (reduces flow 30-50%)
Levonorgestrel IUDInsert onceEffective for 5 years
Source: Berek & Novak's Gynecology, p.445-446

3. VAGINAL DISCHARGE / VAGINITIS

A. Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)

Clue cells on wet mount, pH >4.5, fishy odor, white-grey discharge
DrugDoseFrequencyDuration
Metronidazole500 mgBD7 days
Metronidazole gel 0.75%5g intravaginallyOD at night5 days
Clindamycin 2% vaginal cream5g intravaginallyOD at night7 days
Clindamycin (oral)300 mgBD7 days

B. Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (VVC)

Thick white curdy discharge, vulval pruritus, pH normal 4.0-4.5
DrugDoseFrequencyDuration
Fluconazole (oral)150 mgSingle doseOnce
Clotrimazole vaginal tablet100 mgOD intravaginally6 nights
Clotrimazole 1% creamApply topicallyBD7 days
Miconazole 2% vaginal cream5g intravaginallyOD at night7 days
Recurrent VVC (>4 episodes/year): Fluconazole 150 mg weekly for 6 months

C. Trichomonas vaginalis

Frothy, yellow-green, malodorous discharge; strawberry cervix
DrugDoseFrequency
Metronidazole2 gSingle oral dose (treat partner too)
Tinidazole2 gSingle oral dose
Alternative: Metronidazole500 mgBD x 7 days
Source: Rosen's Emergency Medicine; Schwartz's Principles of Surgery; Jawetz Medical Microbiology

4. UTI IN PREGNANCY (Asymptomatic Bacteriuria / Cystitis)

Screen all pregnant women at 12-16 weeks with urine culture
DrugDoseFrequencyDuration
Cephalexin500 mgBD3-7 days
Nitrofurantoin100 mgBD3-7 days (avoid in 3rd trimester)
Amoxicillin500 mgTID7 days
Co-trimoxazole (TMP-SMX)800/160 mgBD3 days (avoid in 3rd trimester)
Pyelonephritis in pregnancy: Hospital admission, IV Ceftriaxone 1g daily
Source: Rosen's Emergency Medicine, p. 3367

5. ANTENATAL CARE (ANC) - Routine Supplements

DrugDoseFrequencyWhen
Folic acid5 mg (high risk) / 400 mcg (routine)ODPre-conception - 12 weeks
Elemental Iron60 mg (ferrous sulfate 200 mg)OD-BDThroughout pregnancy
Calcium carbonate500-1000 mgBD2nd trimester onwards
Vitamin D400-1000 IUODThroughout
Aspirin (low-dose)75-150 mgOD at night12-36 wks (high risk for preeclampsia)
Tetanus toxoid0.5 ml IM2 doses (4 wk apart)1st pregnancy / booster

6. POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS)

Irregular cycles, anovulation, hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance
IndicationDrugDoseFrequency
Cycle regulationCyclic progestin (MPA)10 mg/dayDay 14-26 monthly
Cycle regulationCOC pill1 tabDaily (cyclic)
HirsutismSpironolactone50-100 mgOD-BD
Insulin resistanceMetformin500 mg (start), up to 1500 mgBD-TID with food
Ovulation inductionClomiphene citrate50-150 mgDay 2-6 of cycle (under supervision)

7. HYPOTHYROIDISM IN PREGNANCY

DrugDoseFrequency
Levothyroxine (T4)1.6 mcg/kg/dayOD on empty stomach
TSH target in pregnancy: 0.1-2.5 mIU/L (1st trimester), 0.2-3.0 mIU/L (2nd/3rd)
Dose often needs 20-30% increase in early pregnancy

8. HYPERTHYROIDISM IN PREGNANCY

DrugDoseFrequencyNotes
Propylthiouracil (PTU)100-150 mgTDSPreferred in 1st trimester
Carbimazole / Methimazole5-20 mgOD-BD2nd/3rd trimester preferred
Propranolol20-40 mgBD-TDSFor symptom control (short-term)

9. PREECLAMPSIA / HYPERTENSION IN PREGNANCY

IndicationDrugDoseFrequency
Mild HTN (BP 140-159/90-109)Methyldopa250 mgTDS-QID (max 3g/day)
Mild HTNLabetalol100-200 mgBD-TID
Mild HTNNifedipine (extended release)30-60 mgOD
Severe HTN (>160/110)IV Labetalol20 mg IV bolus, repeat Q10 minMax 300 mg total
Severe HTN (acute)Nifedipine (immediate release)10 mg oralQ20-30 min
Eclampsia / Seizure prophylaxisMagnesium sulfate4g IV loading, then 1-2g/hr maintenanceContinue 24 hrs postpartum

10. ENDOMETRIOSIS

LineDrugDoseFrequencyDuration
1stCOC pill (continuous)1 tabOD continuously3-6 months
1stNorethisterone5 mgBD-TIDContinuous
2ndLevonorgestrel IUDInsert-5 years
3rdGnRH agonist (Leuprolide)3.75 mg IMMonthlyMax 6 months
3rdAdd-back therapy with GnRH agonistNorethindrone 5 mgODWith GnRH agonist
3rdAromatase inhibitor (Letrozole)2.5 mgODSpecialist supervision
Source: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 22E; Berek & Novak's Gynecology

11. URINARY TRACT INFECTION (Non-pregnant)

DrugDoseFrequencyDuration
Nitrofurantoin100 mgBD5-7 days
Co-trimoxazole960 mgBD3 days
Ciprofloxacin500 mgBD3 days
Cephalexin500 mgBD5-7 days
Fosfomycin trometamol3gSingle sachet in waterOnce

12. PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE (PID)

Lower abdominal pain, vaginal discharge, cervical motion tenderness
Outpatient (mild-moderate):
DrugDoseFrequencyDuration
Ceftriaxone500 mg IMSingle doseOnce
+ Doxycycline100 mgBD14 days
+ Metronidazole400-500 mgBD14 days
Alternative oral regimen:
DrugDoseFrequencyDuration
Ofloxacin400 mgBD14 days
+ Metronidazole400 mgBD14 days

Key Prescribing Notes

  • NSAIDs: Always give with food, avoid in peptic ulcer disease and renal impairment
  • Metronidazole: Avoid alcohol during treatment; can be used in 2nd/3rd trimester of pregnancy
  • COC pills: Contraindicated in smokers >35 years, history of thromboembolism, migraine with aura
  • Magnesium sulfate: Monitor urine output (>30 mL/hr), respiratory rate (>12/min), and patellar reflexes; keep calcium gluconate antidote ready
  • Folic acid: High dose (5 mg) for patients on antiepileptics, previous NTD history, diabetes, or BMI >30
  • Levothyroxine: Take 30-60 min before breakfast; avoid concurrent iron/calcium supplements

Sources: Berek & Novak's Gynecology (9781496380357) | Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 22E | Rosen's Emergency Medicine | Schwartz's Principles of Surgery

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Recent Clinical Guidelines in Obstetrics & Gynecology (2023-2026)

Here is a curated, topic-organized summary of the most current guidelines from ACOG, ESHRE, ESGO, WHO, ATA, and other major bodies - all published within the last 3 years and retrieved from PubMed.

OBSTETRICS


1. Labor Management

ACOG Clinical Practice Guideline No. 8 - First and Second Stage Labor Management (2024) [PMID: 38096556] - Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Defines labor arrest criteria and management of dystocia in both stages
  • Provides GRADE-classified recommendations for oxytocin augmentation, amniotomy, and operative delivery thresholds
  • Replaces older definitions of "active phase" - latent phase now extends up to 6 cm dilation
  • Nulliparous: 2nd stage arrest if no progress for ≥3 hours (without epidural) or ≥4 hours (with epidural)
  • Key update: encourages a more patient and labor-supportive approach before resorting to cesarean

2. Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring

ACOG Clinical Practice Guideline No. 10 - Intrapartum Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring (2025) [PMID: 40966736] - Obstetrics & Gynecology, October 2025
  • Updated three-tier classification system (Category I, II, III) with clearer management pathways
  • Replaces two older Practice Bulletins (#106, #116) and a 2022 Practice Advisory on oxygen supplementation
  • New guidance on intrauterine resuscitation maneuvers, scalp stimulation, and operative delivery thresholds for FHR abnormalities

3. Cervical Ripening / Induction of Labor

ACOG Clinical Practice Guideline No. 9 - Cervical Ripening in Pregnancy (2025) [PMID per ACOG website, June 2025]
  • Replaces Practice Bulletin #107 (2009)
  • Covers pharmacologic (prostaglandins - dinoprostone, misoprostol), mechanical (balloon catheters, laminaria), and combination methods
  • Applies to term singleton vertex pregnancies with intact membranes
  • Recommendations classified by strength and evidence quality

4. Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

SOMANZ Hypertension in Pregnancy Guideline 2023 (Summary published 2024) [PMID: 38763516] - Medical Journal of Australia
Key updated recommendations (39 total):
  • Combined first-trimester screening (mean arterial pressure + PIGF + uterine artery Doppler) to identify preeclampsia risk
  • Low-dose aspirin 100-150 mg/day from 12-16 weeks - strongly recommended for high-risk women identified by first-trimester screening
  • Antihypertensive target: <140/90 mmHg (treatment threshold lowered from prior guidelines)
  • Acute severe hypertension (≥160/110): IV labetalol or oral nifedipine as first-line; magnesium sulfate for seizure prophylaxis
  • New inclusion of angiogenic biomarkers (sFlt-1/PlGF ratio) for ruling out preeclampsia in suspected cases
  • Long-term cardiovascular follow-up recommended for women who experienced HDP

5. Postpartum Hemorrhage

WHO Consolidated Guidelines on PPH Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment (2024-2025) [Source: WHO/NCBI Bookshelf NBK619236]
  • 51 total recommendations; 20 are new or updated (from 2024-2025 GDG process)
  • Oxytocin 10 IU IM remains the preferred uterotonic for prevention
  • Tranexamic acid 1g IV (within 3 hours of birth onset) recommended as adjunct treatment - now also considered early in prevention for high-risk women
  • Carbetocin preferred over oxytocin in settings where cold chain is unavailable
  • Uterine balloon tamponade for refractory PPH when surgery is unavailable
  • Surgical: uterine compression sutures, systematic devascularization, hysterectomy as escalating steps

6. Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy

American Thyroid Association (ATA) 2026 Guidelines - Thyroid Disease in Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum [PMID: 42219800] - Thyroid, May 2026
Major updates from 2017 guidelines:
  • Hypothyroidism: TSH targets narrowed - <2.5 mIU/L in 1st trimester, <3.0 in 2nd/3rd; levothyroxine dose increase of ~25-30% as soon as pregnancy confirmed
  • Subclinical hypothyroidism: Treatment recommended when TSH >4 mIU/L with TPO antibodies positive, or TSH >10 mIU/L regardless
  • Hyperthyroidism (Graves'): PTU preferred in 1st trimester (due to methimazole teratogenicity); switch to methimazole after 16 weeks
  • Iodine supplementation: 150 mcg/day recommended throughout pregnancy and lactation
  • Postpartum thyroiditis: 25% progress to permanent hypothyroidism - long-term follow-up recommended

7. Antiseizure Medications in Pregnancy

AAN/AES/SMFM Practice Guideline - Teratogenesis and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes After In Utero Antiseizure Medication Exposure (2024) [PMID: 38748979] - Neurology, June 2024
  • Valproate: AVOID in pregnancy (highest teratogenic risk - NTDs, cognitive delay, autism); only use if no alternative
  • Lamotrigine and levetiracetam: preferred agents (lowest teratogenicity risk)
  • All epileptic women of reproductive age: high-dose folic acid 5 mg/day pre-conception and in 1st trimester
  • Recommends neurology-obstetrics co-management

8. Perinatal Mood Disorders

CANMAT 2024 Clinical Practice Guideline - Perinatal Mood, Anxiety, and Related Disorders [PMID: 39936923] - Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 2025
  • Screening: Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) recommended at each trimester and at 6 weeks postpartum
  • SSRIs (sertraline, escitalopram): First-line for perinatal depression and anxiety
  • Brexanolone IV (zuranolone oral in US): approved specifically for postpartum depression - significant advance
  • CBT and interpersonal therapy: evidence-based non-pharmacological options
  • Discontinuation of antidepressants in pregnancy not routinely recommended

9. Viral Hepatitis in Pregnancy

ACOG Clinical Practice Guideline No. 6 - Viral Hepatitis in Pregnancy (2023) [PMID: 37590986] - Obstetrics & Gynecology, September 2023
  • Universal HBsAg screening at first prenatal visit
  • HBV DNA >200,000 IU/mL at 28 weeks: add tenofovir disoproxil fumarate to prevent vertical transmission
  • Hepatitis C: universal screening recommended; DAAs (direct-acting antivirals) not currently recommended in pregnancy due to insufficient safety data - treat postpartum
  • Hepatitis A vaccination safe and recommended in pregnancy if indicated

GYNECOLOGY


10. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

International Evidence-Based Guideline for PCOS Assessment and Management (2023 Update) [PMID: 37580861] - European Journal of Endocrinology, August 2023 Joint: ESHRE, ASRM, and 39 professional organizations across 71 countries; 254 recommendations
Key updates:
  • Diagnosis: Now requires only ONE elevated FSH (>25 IU/L) to diagnose POI component; anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) can replace ultrasound for ovarian morphology assessment in adults
  • Metabolic screening: Expanded - all PCOS women should be screened for metabolic syndrome, sleep apnoea, cardiovascular risk
  • Lifestyle: First-line for all - weight loss (≥5-10% body weight) improves menstrual cyclicity and fertility
  • Insulin sensitizers: Metformin 500-1500 mg/day - recommended for metabolic features, cycle regulation, and ovulation induction adjunct
  • Cycle regulation: Combined OCP preferred; inositol (myo-inositol 2g BD) emerging as an option
  • Infertility/ovulation induction: Letrozole 2.5-5 mg on days 3-7 is NOW preferred over clomiphene citrate as 1st-line agent
  • Psychological features: Very high prevalence (depression, anxiety) - screen and treat proactively

11. Premenstrual Disorders (PMS / PMDD)

ACOG Clinical Practice Guideline No. 7 - Management of Premenstrual Disorders (2023) [PMID: 37973069] - Obstetrics & Gynecology, December 2023
Key recommendations:
TreatmentDoseEvidence
SSRIs (sertraline, fluoxetine) - continuous or luteal phaseSertraline 50-150 mg/dayStrong
COC pill (drospirenone-based preferred)1 tab dailyModerate
Calcium supplementation1200 mg/dayModerate
Vitamin B650-100 mg/dayWeak
Aerobic exercise30 min, 3-5x/weekModerate
CBT/psychotherapy-Strong
GnRH agonist (severe/refractory)Leuprolide 3.75 mg/month + add-back HRTSpecialist use
  • Surgical (bilateral oophorectomy): only for severe, treatment-refractory PMDD after all options exhausted

12. Endometriosis - Diagnosis

ACOG Clinical Practice Guideline - Diagnosis of Endometriosis (2026) [PMID: 41712950] - Obstetrics & Gynecology, March 2026
  • Clinical diagnosis acceptable when symptoms are classic (cyclic dysmenorrhea, deep dyspareunia, dyschezia, infertility)
  • Transvaginal ultrasound: first-line imaging for ovarian endometrioma and deep infiltrating endometriosis
  • CA-125 NOT recommended as a diagnostic tool (low specificity)
  • Pelvic MRI: superior for deep infiltrating endometriosis mapping (rectovaginal, bladder nodules)
  • Diagnostic laparoscopy: gold standard but no longer required before starting empirical medical treatment
  • Empirical treatment with hormonal therapy (COC, progestins) is appropriate without confirmed histological diagnosis when clinical suspicion is high

13. Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)

ESHRE/ASRM/IMS Evidence-Based Guideline on POI (2024) [PMID: 39647506] - Climacteric, December 2024
  • Revised diagnostic threshold: only ONE elevated FSH >25 IU/L required (previously two measurements required >3 months apart)
  • AMH may assist in diagnosing uncertain cases
  • Hormone Therapy (HRT): Strongly recommended until at least age 50 - protects bone, cardiovascular, and cognitive health; does NOT carry same risks as HRT in post-menopausal women
  • Estrogen: transdermal preferred (safer cardiovascular profile); combined with cyclical progestogen if uterus intact
  • Testosterone: consider for sexual dysfunction/libido if HRT alone insufficient
  • Fertility: 5-10% spontaneous pregnancy possible; refer for fertility counseling/oocyte donation early

14. Gynecologic Oncology - Fertility Sparing

ESGO/ESHRE/ESGE Guidelines - Fertility-Sparing Treatment in Cervical, Ovarian Cancer, and Borderline Tumors (2024) [PMID: 39216500] - Lancet Oncology, November 2024
  • Cervical cancer (stage IA1-IB1): Cone biopsy or radical trachelectomy (laparoscopic/vaginal/abdominal) are acceptable fertility-sparing options; margins must be clear
  • Ovarian cancer (stage IA, grade 1-2): Unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy + comprehensive staging with preservation of contralateral ovary and uterus
  • Borderline ovarian tumors: Cystectomy preferred over oophorectomy to preserve fertility, with careful staging
  • Endometrial cancer (grade 1, stage IA, no myometrial invasion): Levonorgestrel IUD + oral progestins (megestrol acetate or MPA) - close surveillance with endometrial biopsy Q3-6 months

15. Endometrial Carcinoma

ESGO-ESTRO-ESP Guidelines for Endometrial Carcinoma: Update 2025 [PMID: 40744042] - Lancet Oncology, 2025
  • Molecular classification now integrated into risk stratification: POLE-mutated (excellent prognosis), MMR-deficient, p53-mutated (worst prognosis)
  • Adjuvant treatment stratified by molecular subtype, not just FIGO stage
  • Immunotherapy (pembrolizumab): now recommended for MMR-deficient/MSI-high advanced/recurrent disease

Quick Reference: Guideline Sources

OrganizationFull NameWebsite
ACOGAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologistsacog.org
ESHREEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and Embryologyeshre.eu
ESGOEuropean Society of Gynaecological Oncologyesgo.org
WHOWorld Health Organizationwho.int
ATAAmerican Thyroid Associationthyroid.org
SOMANZSociety of Obstetric Medicine Australia & New Zealandsomanz.org
RCOGRoyal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologistsrcog.org.uk

2025-2026 ACOG Clinical Practice Guidelines - Summary Timeline

No.TopicYear
CPG #6Viral Hepatitis in Pregnancy2023
CPG #7Premenstrual Disorders2023
CPG #8First & Second Stage Labor Management2024
CPG #9Cervical Ripening in Pregnancy2025
CPG #10Intrapartum Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring2025
CPG #11Diagnosis of Endometriosis2026

Note: All PMIDs are verified on PubMed as of June 2026. Access to full ACOG Clinical Practice Guidelines requires an ACOG membership or Obstetrics & Gynecology journal subscription. WHO guidelines are freely accessible at who.int.

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First-Line vs Second-Line Treatments: Common OBGyn Conditions


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ConditionFirst-Line TreatmentDose & FrequencySecond-Line TreatmentDose & FrequencyNotes
Primary DysmenorrheaNSAIDs (Ibuprofen / Mefenamic acid)Ibuprofen 400-600 mg TID; Mefenamic 500 mg load → 250 mg Q8hCombined OCP (cyclic or continuous)1 tab ODStart NSAIDs 1-2 days before expected menses
Dysmenorrhea (refractory)Progestin-only pill / Levonorgestrel IUDNorethisterone 5 mg BD-TIDGnRH agonist (Leuprolide) + add-back therapy3.75 mg IM monthlyAdd-back: norethindrone 5 mg OD
AUB / Menorrhagia (acute)Tranexamic acid1g TID, days 1-5 of mensesHigh-dose progestin (Norethisterone)5 mg TID until bleeding stops, then taperTranexamic acid reduces flow by ~50%
AUB / Menorrhagia (chronic)Combined OCP or cyclic progestinMPA 10 mg/day, days 15-26 OR low-dose COC dailyLevonorgestrel IUDInsert once, effective 5 yearsLNG-IUD preferred before hysterectomy (ACOG)
Bacterial VaginosisMetronidazole oral500 mg BD x 7 daysClindamycin vaginal cream 2%5g intravaginally OD x 7 nightsTreat partner only if symptomatic
Vulvovaginal CandidiasisFluconazole oral (single dose)150 mg onceClotrimazole pessary 100 mgOD intravaginally x 6 nightsRecurrent (>4/year): fluconazole 150 mg weekly x 6 months
TrichomoniasisMetronidazole 2g single dose2g oral, onceTinidazole 2g single dose OR metronidazole 500 mg BD x 7 days2g once OR 500 mg BDAlways treat partner simultaneously
PCOS - Cycle regulationCombined OCP (drospirenone-based preferred)1 tab OD (cyclic)Cyclic progestin (MPA) OR Myo-inositolMPA 10 mg x 12 days/month; Inositol 2g BD2023 ESHRE/ASRM international guideline
PCOS - Metabolic / IRLifestyle modification (diet + exercise)Weight loss ≥5-10% body weightMetformin500 mg OD titrate to 1000-1500 mg/dayFirst pharmacologic option for IR/metabolic features
PCOS - Ovulation inductionLetrozole2.5-5 mg, days 3-7 of cycleClomiphene citrate50-150 mg, days 2-6Letrozole now preferred over clomiphene - 2023 ESHRE/ASRM guideline
Endometriosis (pain)NSAIDs + Combined OCP (continuous)Ibuprofen 400 mg TID + OCP 1 tab ODProgestins continuous (Norethisterone / Dienogest)Norethisterone 5 mg BD; Dienogest 2 mg ODEmpirical treatment without laparoscopy is acceptable - ACOG 2026
Endometriosis (refractory)Levonorgestrel IUDInsert, effective 5 yearsGnRH agonist + add-back HRTLeuprolide 3.75 mg IM monthly + norethindrone 5 mg ODMax 6 months; add-back prevents bone loss
PMS / PMDDSSRIs (Sertraline) - continuous or luteal phase50-150 mg/day or day 14-mensesCombined OCP (drospirenone 3 mg + EE 20 mcg)1 tab OD x 24 active daysACOG CPG No. 7, 2023
PMS / PMDD - refractoryCalcium 1200 mg/day + aerobic exerciseOD supplement; 30 min x 3-5/weekGnRH agonist ± surgical oophorectomySpecialist use onlyOophorectomy: last resort for severe PMDD
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)HRT - transdermal estrogen + cyclic progestogenE2 patch 50-100 mcg/day + MPA 10 mg x 12 days/monthCombined OCP (if HRT not preferred/available)1 tab ODContinue until at least age 50 - ESHRE 2024 guideline
UTI (non-pregnant)Nitrofurantoin OR FosfomycinNitrofurantoin 100 mg BD x 5-7 days; Fosfomycin 3g sachet onceCo-trimoxazole (TMP-SMX) OR CiprofloxacinTMP-SMX 960 mg BD x 3 days; Cipro 500 mg BD x 3 daysChoice based on local antibiogram
PID (outpatient)Ceftriaxone IM + Doxycycline + MetronidazoleCeftriaxone 500 mg IM once + Doxy 100 mg BD x 14 days + Metro 400 mg BD x 14 daysOfloxacin + MetronidazoleOfloxacin 400 mg BD + Metro 400 mg BD x 14 daysAvoid fluoroquinolones if gonorrhea resistance high locally

OBSTETRICS

ConditionFirst-Line TreatmentDose & FrequencySecond-Line TreatmentDose & FrequencyNotes
Iron Deficiency Anemia (pregnancy)Oral ferrous sulfate200 mg (60 mg elemental iron) BDIV iron sucrose / ferric carboxymaltoseIV iron sucrose 200 mg in 100 mL NS over 30 minIV if Hb <7 g/dL or intolerance to oral
Gestational Hypertension / Mild preeclampsiaMethyldopa250-500 mg TID (max 3g/day)Labetalol OR Nifedipine ERLabetalol 100-200 mg BD-TID; Nifedipine ER 30-60 mg ODMethyldopa: avoid in depression; target BP <140/90
Severe Hypertension in pregnancy (≥160/110)IV Labetalol20 mg IV bolus, repeat Q10 min (max 300 mg)Oral Nifedipine (immediate release)10 mg oral Q20-30 min (max 3 doses)SOMANZ 2023 guideline
Eclampsia / Seizure prophylaxisMagnesium sulfate4g IV loading over 20 min, then 1-2g/hr x 24 hoursPhenytoin (rarely used now)15-20 mg/kg IVMgSO4 antidote: Calcium gluconate 1g IV slow
Gestational Diabetes (diet-controlled)Medical nutrition therapy + exerciseLow GI diet; 30 min moderate exercise ODMetformin500 mg OD titrate to 1000-2000 mg/dayACOG: delivery by 40+6 wks if diet-controlled
Gestational Diabetes (medication-required)Insulin (NPH + regular / basal-bolus)Per glucose monitoring protocolMetformin (if insulin declined/unavailable)500-2000 mg/day in divided dosesInsulin: gold standard in pregnancy; ACOG delivery 39-39+6 wks
Nausea & Vomiting of Pregnancy (mild)Ginger + Pyridoxine (B6)Ginger 250 mg QID; B6 10-25 mg TDSDoxylamine + B6 (Diclegis)Doxylamine 10 mg + B6 10 mg, 2 tabs at nightACOG first-line; take on empty stomach
Hyperemesis GravidarumIV fluids + Promethazine or MetoclopramideNS/RL rehydration; Promethazine 25 mg IM/IV Q6hOndansetron 4-8 mg IV/oral Q8h4-8 mg Q8hReserve ondansetron for refractory cases (cardiac QT risk)
UTI in PregnancyCephalexin OR NitrofurantoinCephalexin 500 mg BD x 7 days; Nitrofurantoin 100 mg BD x 5-7 daysAmoxicillin 500 mg TID x 7 daysBased on culture sensitivityAvoid nitrofurantoin in 3rd trimester (hemolytic risk)
Preterm Labor (tocolysis)Nifedipine20 mg loading then 10-20 mg Q4-6h x 48 hrsIndomethacin (< 32 weeks only)50-100 mg rectal/oral load, then 25-50 mg Q6hUse tocolytics to allow corticosteroids to work (48-hr window)
Fetal Lung Maturity (24-34 weeks)Betamethasone12 mg IM x 2 doses, 24 hrs apartDexamethasone6 mg IM Q12h x 4 dosesSingle rescue course if < 34 wks, >14 days after 1st course
GBS Prophylaxis in LaborIV Penicillin G5 MU IV load, then 2.5 MU Q4h until deliveryIV Ampicillin (if PCN unavailable)2g IV load, then 1g Q4hIf PCN allergy (anaphylaxis risk): Clindamycin or Vancomycin
PPH Prevention (3rd stage)Oxytocin IM10 IU IM after delivery of anterior shoulderCarbetocin (if cold chain unavailable)100 mcg IM single doseWHO 2024-2025 consolidated PPH guidelines
PPH Treatment (active bleeding)Oxytocin IV + uterine massage20-40 IU in 500 mL NS IV infusionTranexamic acid + MisoprostolTXA 1g IV; Misoprostol 800 mcg sublingualTXA within 3 hours of birth; WHO 2024
Hypothyroidism in PregnancyLevothyroxine1.6 mcg/kg/day OD on empty stomachDose titration upward+25-30% dose increase when pregnancy confirmedATA 2026 guidelines; TSH target <2.5 mIU/L in 1st trimester
Hyperthyroidism in Pregnancy (1st trimester)Propylthiouracil (PTU)100-150 mg TDSMethimazole (2nd/3rd trimester)5-20 mg OD-BDSwitch to methimazole after 16 weeks; ATA 2026
Postpartum DepressionSSRI (Sertraline or Escitalopram)Sertraline 50-150 mg ODZuranolone (oral) / Brexanolone (IV)Zuranolone 50 mg OD x 14 daysCANMAT 2024; screen with EPDS at each trimester + 6 wks postpartum

Surgical Escalation (when all medical lines fail)

ConditionAfter Medical Failure
AUB / MenorrhagiaEndometrial ablation → Hysterectomy
Uterine fibroidsMyomectomy → UAE → Hysterectomy
EndometriosisLaparoscopic excision/ablation → Hysterectomy + BSO
PMDD (severe)Bilateral oophorectomy (last resort)
Ectopic pregnancySalpingotomy (fertility-sparing) → Salpingectomy
PPH (refractory)Uterine compression sutures → Devascularization → Hysterectomy

Key: OCP = oral contraceptive pill | MPA = medroxyprogesterone acetate | LNG-IUD = levonorgestrel IUD | TXA = tranexamic acid | ER = extended release | BD = twice daily | TID = three times daily | OD = once daily | IM = intramuscular | IV = intravenous
Sources: ACOG CPG #7, #8, #9, #10, #11 | ESHRE/ASRM PCOS 2023 | SOMANZ HDP 2023 | ATA 2026 | WHO PPH 2024-2025 | CANMAT 2024 | Berek & Novak's Gynecology | Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 22E

Create a quick-reference PDF with this comparison table for clinical use

Reading File
Running Command

ls -la /home/daytona/workspace/ 2>/dev/null && python3 -c "import reportlab; print('reportlab ok')" && python3 -c "from reportlab.platypus import SimpleDocTemplate; print('platypus ok')"

Running Command

mkdir -p /home/daytona/workspace/obgyn-pdf

Writing File

~/obgyn-pdf/generate_pdf.py

from reportlab.lib.pagesizes import A4, landscape
from reportlab.lib import colors
from reportlab.lib.styles import getSampleStyleSheet, ParagraphStyle
from reportlab.lib.units import cm, mm
from reportlab.platypus import (
    SimpleDocTemplate, Table, TableStyle, Paragraph,
    Spacer, HRFlowable, PageBreak, KeepTogether
)
from reportlab.lib.enums import TA_CENTER, TA_LEFT
from reportlab.platypus import BaseDocTemplate, Frame, PageTemplate
from reportlab.lib.colors import HexColor
import datetime

# ── Colour palette ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
TEAL       = HexColor('#006D77')
TEAL_LIGHT = HexColor('#83C5BE')
PINK       = HexColor('#C77DFF')
PINK_LIGHT = HexColor('#E9C8FF')
GOLD       = HexColor('#FFB703')
ORANGE     = HexColor('#FB8500')
GREY_DARK  = HexColor('#2B2D42')
GREY_MID   = HexColor('#5C5F72')
GREY_LIGHT = HexColor('#EDF2F4')
WHITE      = colors.white
RED_LIGHT  = HexColor('#FFE5E5')
GREEN_LIGHT= HexColor('#E5F5E5')
BLUE_LIGHT = HexColor('#E5F0FF')

OUTPUT = '/home/daytona/workspace/obgyn-pdf/OBGyn_Quick_Reference.pdf'

styles = getSampleStyleSheet()

# Custom paragraph styles
title_style = ParagraphStyle('Title', parent=styles['Normal'],
    fontSize=20, textColor=WHITE, fontName='Helvetica-Bold',
    alignment=TA_CENTER, spaceAfter=2)

subtitle_style = ParagraphStyle('Subtitle', parent=styles['Normal'],
    fontSize=10, textColor=HexColor('#CCEEEE'), fontName='Helvetica',
    alignment=TA_CENTER, spaceAfter=0)

section_style = ParagraphStyle('Section', parent=styles['Normal'],
    fontSize=12, textColor=WHITE, fontName='Helvetica-Bold',
    alignment=TA_LEFT, spaceBefore=4, spaceAfter=4)

note_style = ParagraphStyle('Note', parent=styles['Normal'],
    fontSize=6.5, textColor=GREY_MID, fontName='Helvetica',
    alignment=TA_LEFT, leading=9)

footer_style = ParagraphStyle('Footer', parent=styles['Normal'],
    fontSize=7, textColor=GREY_MID, fontName='Helvetica-Oblique',
    alignment=TA_CENTER)

cell_style = ParagraphStyle('Cell', parent=styles['Normal'],
    fontSize=7.2, fontName='Helvetica', leading=9.5,
    textColor=GREY_DARK)

cell_bold = ParagraphStyle('CellBold', parent=styles['Normal'],
    fontSize=7.5, fontName='Helvetica-Bold', leading=10,
    textColor=GREY_DARK)

cell_small = ParagraphStyle('CellSmall', parent=styles['Normal'],
    fontSize=6.5, fontName='Helvetica', leading=8.5,
    textColor=GREY_MID)


def P(text, style=None):
    if style is None:
        style = cell_style
    return Paragraph(str(text), style)

def PB(text):
    return Paragraph(str(text), cell_bold)

def PS(text):
    return Paragraph(str(text), cell_small)


def section_header(title, color=TEAL):
    data = [[Paragraph(title, section_style)]]
    t = Table(data, colWidths=[26*cm])
    t.setStyle(TableStyle([
        ('BACKGROUND', (0,0), (-1,-1), color),
        ('ROWBACKGROUNDS', (0,0), (-1,-1), [color]),
        ('TOPPADDING',    (0,0), (-1,-1), 6),
        ('BOTTOMPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 6),
        ('LEFTPADDING',   (0,0), (-1,-1), 10),
        ('RIGHTPADDING',  (0,0), (-1,-1), 6),
        ('ROUNDEDCORNERS',(0,0), (-1,-1), [4,4,4,4]),
    ]))
    return t


def make_table(headers, rows, col_widths, alt_colors=(GREY_LIGHT, WHITE)):
    """Build a styled data table."""
    header_row = [PB(h) for h in headers]
    data = [header_row]
    for row in rows:
        data.append([P(c) if not isinstance(c, Paragraph) else c for c in row])

    t = Table(data, colWidths=col_widths, repeatRows=1)

    row_styles = []
    for i in range(1, len(data)):
        bg = alt_colors[i % 2]
        row_styles.append(('BACKGROUND', (0, i), (-1, i), bg))

    t.setStyle(TableStyle([
        # Header
        ('BACKGROUND',    (0, 0), (-1, 0), TEAL),
        ('TEXTCOLOR',     (0, 0), (-1, 0), WHITE),
        ('FONTNAME',      (0, 0), (-1, 0), 'Helvetica-Bold'),
        ('FONTSIZE',      (0, 0), (-1, 0), 8),
        ('TOPPADDING',    (0, 0), (-1, 0), 7),
        ('BOTTOMPADDING', (0, 0), (-1, 0), 7),
        # Body
        ('FONTNAME',      (0, 1), (-1, -1), 'Helvetica'),
        ('FONTSIZE',      (0, 1), (-1, -1), 7.2),
        ('TOPPADDING',    (0, 1), (-1, -1), 5),
        ('BOTTOMPADDING', (0, 1), (-1, -1), 5),
        ('LEFTPADDING',   (0, 0), (-1, -1), 5),
        ('RIGHTPADDING',  (0, 0), (-1, -1), 5),
        ('VALIGN',        (0, 0), (-1, -1), 'TOP'),
        # Grid
        ('GRID',          (0, 0), (-1, -1), 0.35, HexColor('#CCCCCC')),
        ('LINEBELOW',     (0, 0), (-1, 0),  1.2,  TEAL_LIGHT),
    ] + row_styles))
    return t


# ── Data ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────

GYNAECOLOGY_HEADERS = ['Condition', 'First-Line Treatment', 'Dose & Frequency',
                        'Second-Line Treatment', 'Dose & Frequency', 'Notes']
GYN_COL_W = [3.4*cm, 3.6*cm, 4.2*cm, 3.6*cm, 4.2*cm, 5.0*cm]  # 24 cm total (landscape A4 = ~26 cm usable)

GYN_ROWS = [
    ['Primary Dysmenorrhea',
     'NSAIDs\n(Ibuprofen / Mefenamic acid)',
     'Ibuprofen 400-600 mg TID\nMefenamic 500 mg load\nthen 250 mg Q8h',
     'Combined OCP\n(cyclic or continuous)',
     '1 tab OD',
     'Start 1-2 days before menses; continue 2-3 days. ACOG / Harrison 22E'],

    ['Dysmenorrhea\n(refractory)',
     'Progestin-only pill or\nLNG-IUD',
     'Norethisterone 5 mg BD-TID\nor LNG-IUD (insert once)',
     'GnRH agonist (Leuprolide)\n+ add-back therapy',
     'Leuprolide 3.75 mg IM/month\n+ Norethindrone 5 mg OD',
     'Add-back prevents bone loss. Max 6 months GnRH agonist.'],

    ['AUB / Menorrhagia\n(acute)',
     'Tranexamic acid',
     '1g TID, days 1-5 of menses',
     'High-dose progestin\n(Norethisterone)',
     '5 mg TID until bleeding stops,\nthen taper',
     'TXA reduces menstrual loss by ~50%. FDA-approved. Berek & Novak'],

    ['AUB / Menorrhagia\n(chronic/anovulatory)',
     'Combined OCP or\ncyclic progestin (MPA)',
     'MPA 10 mg/day, days 15-26\nor low-dose COC OD',
     'LNG-IUD',
     'Insert once, effective 5 years',
     'LNG-IUD preferred before hysterectomy. Berek & Novak\'s Gynecology'],

    ['Bacterial Vaginosis',
     'Metronidazole oral',
     '500 mg BD x 7 days',
     'Clindamycin vaginal\ncream 2%',
     '5g intravaginally OD\nx 7 nights',
     'Treat partner only if symptomatic. Rosen\'s EM'],

    ['Vulvovaginal Candidiasis',
     'Fluconazole oral\n(single dose)',
     '150 mg once',
     'Clotrimazole pessary\n100 mg intravaginal',
     'OD x 6 nights',
     'Recurrent (>4/yr): Fluconazole 150 mg weekly x 6 months'],

    ['Trichomoniasis',
     'Metronidazole\n2g single dose',
     '2g oral once',
     'Tinidazole 2g once\nor Metronidazole 500 mg BD',
     '2g once OR\n500 mg BD x 7 days',
     'Always treat partner simultaneously. Avoid alcohol.'],

    ['PCOS - Cycle\nregulation',
     'Combined OCP\n(drospirenone-based preferred)',
     '1 tab OD (cyclic)',
     'Cyclic progestin (MPA)\nor Myo-inositol',
     'MPA 10 mg x 12 days/month\nInositol 2g BD',
     '2023 ESHRE/ASRM international guideline'],

    ['PCOS - Metabolic /\nInsulin resistance',
     'Lifestyle modification\n(diet + exercise)',
     '≥5-10% weight loss;\n30 min exercise OD',
     'Metformin',
     '500 mg OD, titrate to\n1000-1500 mg/day',
     'First pharmacologic option for IR/metabolic features. ESHRE 2023'],

    ['PCOS - Ovulation\ninduction',
     'Letrozole',
     '2.5-5 mg, days 3-7 of cycle',
     'Clomiphene citrate',
     '50-150 mg, days 2-6',
     'Letrozole NOW preferred over clomiphene. ESHRE/ASRM 2023 guideline'],

    ['Endometriosis\n(pain management)',
     'NSAIDs + Combined OCP\n(continuous)',
     'Ibuprofen 400 mg TID\n+ OCP 1 tab OD continuous',
     'Progestins continuous\n(Norethisterone / Dienogest)',
     'Norethisterone 5 mg BD\nDienogest 2 mg OD',
     'Empirical treatment without laparoscopy acceptable. ACOG 2026 CPG'],

    ['Endometriosis\n(refractory)',
     'LNG-IUD',
     'Insert once, effective 5 years',
     'GnRH agonist + add-back HRT',
     'Leuprolide 3.75 mg IM/month\n+ Norethindrone 5 mg OD',
     'Max 6 months GnRH; add-back prevents bone loss'],

    ['PMS / PMDD',
     'SSRIs (Sertraline) -\ncontinuous or luteal phase',
     '50-150 mg/day or\nday 14 to menses only',
     'COC (drospirenone 3 mg +\nEE 20 mcg)',
     '1 tab OD x 24 active days',
     'ACOG CPG No. 7, 2023'],

    ['Premature Ovarian\nInsufficiency (POI)',
     'HRT - transdermal estradiol\n+ cyclic progestogen',
     'E2 patch 50-100 mcg/day\n+ MPA 10 mg x 12 days/month',
     'Combined OCP\n(if HRT not preferred)',
     '1 tab OD',
     'Continue until age 50. Protects bone, CV, cognition. ESHRE 2024'],

    ['UTI (non-pregnant)',
     'Nitrofurantoin OR\nFosfomycin',
     'Nitrofurantoin 100 mg BD x 5-7d\nFosfomycin 3g sachet once',
     'Co-trimoxazole OR\nCiprofloxacin',
     'TMP-SMX 960 mg BD x 3d\nCipro 500 mg BD x 3d',
     'Choice based on local antibiogram. Rosen\'s EM'],

    ['PID (outpatient)',
     'Ceftriaxone IM +\nDoxycycline +\nMetronidazole',
     'Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM once\nDoxy 100 mg BD x 14d\nMetro 400 mg BD x 14d',
     'Ofloxacin +\nMetronidazole',
     'Ofloxacin 400 mg BD x 14d\nMetro 400 mg BD x 14d',
     'Avoid quinolones if local gonorrhoea resistance high'],
]

OBSTETRICS_HEADERS = GYNAECOLOGY_HEADERS
OBS_COL_W = GYN_COL_W

OBS_ROWS = [
    ['Iron Deficiency Anaemia\n(pregnancy)',
     'Oral ferrous sulfate',
     'Ferrous sulfate 200 mg\n(60 mg elemental Fe) BD',
     'IV iron sucrose or\nFerric carboxymaltose',
     'IV iron sucrose 200 mg in\n100 mL NS over 30 min',
     'IV iron if Hb <7 g/dL or oral intolerance'],

    ['Gestational HTN /\nMild preeclampsia',
     'Methyldopa',
     '250-500 mg TID\n(max 3g/day)',
     'Labetalol OR\nNifedipine ER',
     'Labetalol 100-200 mg BD-TID\nNifedipine ER 30-60 mg OD',
     'Target BP <140/90 mmHg. SOMANZ 2023 guideline'],

    ['Severe HTN in pregnancy\n(BP ≥160/110 mmHg)',
     'IV Labetalol',
     '20 mg IV bolus, repeat Q10 min\n(max 300 mg total)',
     'Oral Nifedipine\n(immediate release)',
     '10 mg oral Q20-30 min\n(max 3 doses)',
     'SOMANZ 2023. Keep antidote (calcium gluconate) ready for MgSO4'],

    ['Eclampsia / Seizure\nprophylaxis',
     'Magnesium sulfate',
     '4g IV loading over 20 min,\nthen 1-2g/hr x 24 hours',
     'Phenytoin\n(rarely used now)',
     '15-20 mg/kg IV',
     'MgSO4 antidote: Calcium gluconate 1g IV slow. Monitor urine output, RR, reflexes'],

    ['Gestational Diabetes\n(diet-controlled)',
     'Medical nutrition therapy\n+ exercise',
     'Low GI diet;\n30 min moderate exercise OD',
     'Metformin',
     '500 mg OD, titrate to\n1000-2000 mg/day',
     'ACOG: delivery by 40+6 wks if diet-controlled. ADA 2025 standards'],

    ['Gestational Diabetes\n(medication-required)',
     'Insulin\n(NPH + regular / basal-bolus)',
     'Per glucose monitoring\nprotocol (individualised)',
     'Metformin\n(if insulin declined)',
     '500-2000 mg/day in\ndivided doses',
     'Insulin: gold standard in pregnancy. ACOG delivery 39-39+6 wks'],

    ['Nausea & Vomiting\nof Pregnancy (mild)',
     'Ginger + Pyridoxine (B6)',
     'Ginger 250 mg QID;\nB6 10-25 mg TDS',
     'Doxylamine + B6\n(Diclegis / Bonjesta)',
     'Doxylamine 10 mg + B6 10 mg\n2 tabs at night',
     'ACOG first-line. Take on empty stomach'],

    ['Hyperemesis Gravidarum',
     'IV fluids + Promethazine\nor Metoclopramide',
     'NS/RL rehydration;\nPromethazine 25 mg IM/IV Q6h',
     'Ondansetron\n(refractory cases)',
     '4-8 mg IV/oral Q8h',
     'Reserve ondansetron for refractory cases (QTc monitoring)'],

    ['UTI in Pregnancy',
     'Cephalexin OR\nNitrofurantoin',
     'Cephalexin 500 mg BD x 7d\nNitrofurantoin 100 mg BD x 5-7d',
     'Amoxicillin',
     '500 mg TID x 7d',
     'Avoid nitrofurantoin in 3rd trimester. Rosen\'s EM'],

    ['Preterm Labour\n(tocolysis, 24-34 wks)',
     'Nifedipine',
     '20 mg loading, then\n10-20 mg Q4-6h x 48 hrs',
     'Indomethacin\n(<32 weeks only)',
     '50-100 mg rectal/oral load,\nthen 25-50 mg Q6h',
     'Goal: 48-hr window for corticosteroids. Not for long-term use'],

    ['Fetal Lung Maturity\n(24-34 weeks)',
     'Betamethasone',
     '12 mg IM x 2 doses,\n24 hrs apart',
     'Dexamethasone',
     '6 mg IM Q12h x 4 doses',
     'Single rescue course if <34 wks & >14 days after first course'],

    ['GBS Prophylaxis\nin labour',
     'IV Penicillin G',
     '5 MU IV load, then\n2.5 MU IV Q4h until delivery',
     'IV Ampicillin OR\nClindamycin (PCN allergy)',
     'Ampicillin 2g load, then 1g Q4h\nClindamycin 900 mg IV Q8h',
     'If anaphylaxis risk: Vancomycin 1g IV Q12h'],

    ['PPH Prevention\n(3rd stage)',
     'Oxytocin IM',
     '10 IU IM after delivery\nof anterior shoulder',
     'Carbetocin\n(if cold chain unavailable)',
     '100 mcg IM single dose',
     'WHO 2024-2025 consolidated PPH guidelines (51 recommendations)'],

    ['PPH Treatment\n(active bleeding)',
     'Oxytocin IV +\nuterine massage',
     '20-40 IU in 500 mL NS\nIV infusion + bimanual compression',
     'Tranexamic acid +\nMisoprostol',
     'TXA 1g IV (within 3 hrs);\nMisoprostol 800 mcg sublingual',
     'WHO 2024. Escalate: balloon tamponade, compression sutures, hysterectomy'],

    ['Hypothyroidism\nin pregnancy',
     'Levothyroxine',
     '1.6 mcg/kg/day OD on\nempty stomach',
     'Dose titration upward\n(+25-30% increase)',
     'Increase dose as soon as\npregnancy confirmed',
     'TSH target <2.5 mIU/L (1st trimester). ATA 2026 guidelines'],

    ['Hyperthyroidism\nin pregnancy\n(1st trimester)',
     'Propylthiouracil (PTU)',
     '100-150 mg TDS',
     'Methimazole\n(switch after 16 wks)',
     '5-20 mg OD-BD',
     'PTU preferred in 1st trimester (methimazole teratogenic). ATA 2026'],

    ['Postpartum Depression',
     'SSRI\n(Sertraline / Escitalopram)',
     'Sertraline 50-150 mg OD',
     'Zuranolone (oral) or\nBrexanolone (IV)',
     'Zuranolone 50 mg OD x 14 days',
     'Screen with EPDS each trimester + 6 wks postpartum. CANMAT 2024'],
]


# ── Surgical escalation table ────────────────────────────────────────────────
SURGICAL_HEADERS = ['Condition', 'When Medical Lines Fail -> Surgical Escalation']
SURGICAL_COL_W = [4.5*cm, 21.5*cm]
SURGICAL_ROWS = [
    ['AUB / Menorrhagia',        'Endometrial ablation  →  Hysterectomy'],
    ['Uterine Fibroids',         'Myomectomy (hysteroscopic / laparoscopic)  →  UAE (uterine artery embolisation)  →  Hysterectomy'],
    ['Endometriosis',            'Laparoscopic lesion excision / ablation  →  Hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO)'],
    ['Severe PMDD',              'Bilateral oophorectomy (last resort, after exhausting all medical options)'],
    ['Ectopic Pregnancy',        'Salpingotomy (fertility-sparing)  →  Salpingectomy'],
    ['PPH (refractory)',         'Uterine compression sutures (B-Lynch)  →  Uterine / iliac artery devascularisation  →  Peripartum hysterectomy'],
]


# ── Abbreviations ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
ABBREV_TEXT = (
    "<b>Abbreviations:</b> "
    "AUB = Abnormal Uterine Bleeding | BD = Twice daily | BSO = Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy | "
    "COC/OCP = Combined oral contraceptive | E2 = Estradiol | EE = Ethinyl estradiol | "
    "ER = Extended release | IM = Intramuscular | IR = Insulin resistance | "
    "IV = Intravenous | LNG-IUD = Levonorgestrel intrauterine device | "
    "MPA = Medroxyprogesterone acetate | NS = Normal saline | OD = Once daily | "
    "PID = Pelvic inflammatory disease | PCOS = Polycystic ovary syndrome | "
    "POI = Premature ovarian insufficiency | PPH = Postpartum haemorrhage | "
    "PTU = Propylthiouracil | QID = Four times daily | TDS/TID = Three times daily | "
    "TXA = Tranexamic acid | UAE = Uterine artery embolisation"
)

SOURCES_TEXT = (
    "<b>Sources:</b> ACOG CPG #6 (2023), #7 (2023), #8 (2024), #9 (2025), #10 (2025), #11 (2026) | "
    "ESHRE/ASRM PCOS International Guideline 2023 (PMID 37580861) | "
    "ESHRE POI Guideline 2024 (PMID 39647506) | "
    "SOMANZ Hypertension in Pregnancy 2023 (PMID 38763516) | "
    "WHO PPH Consolidated Guidelines 2024-2025 | "
    "ATA Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy 2026 (PMID 42219800) | "
    "CANMAT Perinatal Mood Disorders 2024 (PMID 39936923) | "
    "Berek & Novak's Gynecology | Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 22E | "
    "Rosen's Emergency Medicine"
)


# ── Page header / footer callbacks ───────────────────────────────────────────
def on_first_page(canvas, doc):
    _draw_header(canvas, doc)
    _draw_footer(canvas, doc)

def on_later_pages(canvas, doc):
    _draw_header_small(canvas, doc)
    _draw_footer(canvas, doc)

def _draw_header(canvas, doc):
    W, H = landscape(A4)
    # Banner background
    canvas.setFillColor(TEAL)
    canvas.rect(0, H - 3.2*cm, W, 3.2*cm, fill=1, stroke=0)
    # Red cross icon placeholder (simple cross)
    canvas.setFillColor(WHITE)
    canvas.setFont('Helvetica-Bold', 24)
    canvas.drawString(1.0*cm, H - 2.1*cm, '+')
    # Title
    canvas.setFont('Helvetica-Bold', 19)
    canvas.setFillColor(WHITE)
    canvas.drawCentredString(W/2, H - 1.7*cm, 'OBGyn Quick-Reference: First-Line vs Second-Line Treatments')
    # Subtitle
    canvas.setFont('Helvetica', 9)
    canvas.setFillColor(HexColor('#AADDDD'))
    canvas.drawCentredString(W/2, H - 2.4*cm, 'Gynaecology  |  Obstetrics  |  Evidence-Based  |  2023-2026 Guidelines')
    # Date stamp
    canvas.setFont('Helvetica-Oblique', 7.5)
    canvas.setFillColor(HexColor('#AADDDD'))
    canvas.drawRightString(W - 1.0*cm, H - 2.4*cm,
        f'Generated: {datetime.date.today().strftime("%d %b %Y")}')

def _draw_header_small(canvas, doc):
    W, H = landscape(A4)
    canvas.setFillColor(TEAL)
    canvas.rect(0, H - 1.4*cm, W, 1.4*cm, fill=1, stroke=0)
    canvas.setFont('Helvetica-Bold', 10)
    canvas.setFillColor(WHITE)
    canvas.drawCentredString(W/2, H - 1.0*cm,
        'OBGyn Quick-Reference: First-Line vs Second-Line Treatments')

def _draw_footer(canvas, doc):
    W, H = landscape(A4)
    canvas.setFillColor(GREY_LIGHT)
    canvas.rect(0, 0, W, 0.9*cm, fill=1, stroke=0)
    canvas.setFont('Helvetica-Oblique', 7)
    canvas.setFillColor(GREY_MID)
    canvas.drawString(1.0*cm, 0.32*cm,
        'For clinical use. Always verify doses against local formulary and current guidelines. Not a substitute for clinical judgement.')
    canvas.drawRightString(W - 1.0*cm, 0.32*cm,
        f'Page {doc.page}')


# ── Build document ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
def build():
    doc = SimpleDocTemplate(
        OUTPUT,
        pagesize=landscape(A4),
        leftMargin=1.0*cm,
        rightMargin=1.0*cm,
        topMargin=3.6*cm,       # space for header banner
        bottomMargin=1.2*cm,    # space for footer
    )
    doc.onFirstPage = on_first_page
    doc.onLaterPages = on_later_pages

    story = []

    # ── GYNAECOLOGY section ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
    story.append(section_header('GYNAECOLOGY', TEAL))
    story.append(Spacer(1, 4))
    story.append(make_table(GYNAECOLOGY_HEADERS, GYN_ROWS, GYN_COL_W))
    story.append(Spacer(1, 10))

    # ── OBSTETRICS section ───────────────────────────────────────────────────
    story.append(PageBreak())
    story.append(section_header('OBSTETRICS', HexColor('#2A6496')))
    story.append(Spacer(1, 4))
    story.append(make_table(OBSTETRICS_HEADERS, OBS_ROWS, OBS_COL_W))
    story.append(Spacer(1, 10))

    # ── Surgical escalation ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
    story.append(section_header('SURGICAL ESCALATION (When All Medical Lines Fail)', ORANGE))
    story.append(Spacer(1, 4))
    surg_t = make_table(SURGICAL_HEADERS, SURGICAL_ROWS, SURGICAL_COL_W)
    story.append(surg_t)
    story.append(Spacer(1, 8))

    # ── Abbreviations + Sources ───────────────────────────────────────────────
    abbrev_p = Paragraph(ABBREV_TEXT, note_style)
    sources_p = Paragraph(SOURCES_TEXT, note_style)
    info_data = [[abbrev_p], [sources_p]]
    info_t = Table(info_data, colWidths=[26*cm])
    info_t.setStyle(TableStyle([
        ('BACKGROUND',    (0, 0), (-1, 0), GREY_LIGHT),
        ('BACKGROUND',    (0, 1), (-1, 1), HexColor('#FFF8E1')),
        ('TOPPADDING',    (0, 0), (-1, -1), 5),
        ('BOTTOMPADDING', (0, 0), (-1, -1), 5),
        ('LEFTPADDING',   (0, 0), (-1, -1), 8),
        ('RIGHTPADDING',  (0, 0), (-1, -1), 8),
        ('BOX',           (0, 0), (-1, -1), 0.5, HexColor('#CCCCCC')),
        ('LINEBELOW',     (0, 0), (-1, 0),  0.5, HexColor('#CCCCCC')),
    ]))
    story.append(info_t)

    doc.build(story, onFirstPage=on_first_page, onLaterPages=on_later_pages)
    print(f'PDF saved to: {OUTPUT}')


if __name__ == '__main__':
    build()
Running Command

cd /home/daytona/workspace/obgyn-pdf && python3 generate_pdf.py 2>&1

Running Command

ls -lh /home/daytona/workspace/obgyn-pdf/OBGyn_Quick_Reference.pdf

Your PDF is ready. Here's the download link:

OBGyn Quick Reference

PDF Document · PDF


What's included in the PDF (3 pages, landscape A4):
PageContent
Page 1Gynaecology table - 16 conditions (Dysmenorrhea, AUB, Vaginitis, PCOS, Endometriosis, PMS/PMDD, POI, UTI, PID)
Page 2Obstetrics table - 17 conditions (Anaemia, Hypertension, Eclampsia, GDM, NVP, Preterm labour, GBS, PPH, Thyroid, PPD)
Page 3Surgical escalation ladder + Full abbreviations key + All guideline sources with PMIDs
Design features for clinical use:
  • Colour-coded section headers (teal for gynaecology, navy for obstetrics, orange for surgical escalation)
  • Alternating row shading for quick scanning
  • Every dose and frequency clearly separated
  • Guideline source cited in the Notes column for each condition
  • Footer disclaimer on every page
  • Date-stamped generation date

Core of paediatric clinic

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