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Endocrinology for MRCOG Part 1

The RCOG blueprint puts 15–20 of the 200 questions in endocrinology, which is about 8.8% of the paper, spread across both papers. One of the heaviest-weighted areas on the paper.

Questions in the exam

15–20

of 200

Syllabus topics

9

listed by the RCOG

Domain

cell_function

2 other areas

What endocrinology covers

The 9 topics the RCOG lists under Endocrinology for the Part 1 syllabus.

  • Hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis
  • Steroid hormone biosynthesis and metabolism
  • Ovarian hormones (oestrogen, progesterone)
  • Placental hormones (hCG, hPL, oestrogen)
  • Thyroid function in pregnancy
  • Adrenal function in pregnancy
  • Insulin and glucose metabolism in pregnancy
  • Hormonal contraception mechanisms
  • Endocrinology of puberty and menopause

Practise endocrinology questions

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Guideline summaries for endocrinology

Published RCOG and NICE guidance summarised for revision, with the source cited on every page.

Other cell_function areas

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