Obstetrics and Gynecology:
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Definition
Obstetrics and Gynecology, commonly known as OB/GYN, is a branch of medicine that specializes in the medical and surgical care of women, specifically related to pregnancy and childbirth, and the female reproductive system.
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Obstetrician duties
- Providing prenatal care to pregnant patients
- Assisting in the delivery of babies
- Managing complications during pregnancy and childbirth
- Performing c-section surgeries
- Administering pain relief during labor
- Monitoring the health of both mother and fetus
- Advising on prenatal nutrition and exercise
- Managing high-risk pregnancies
- Performing postpartum care
- Offering family planning and contraceptive advice.
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Functions of the gynecologist
- Performing routine gynecological exams and pap smears
- Diagnosing and treating menstrual disorders
- Providing contraception advice and management
- Identifying and treating sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Assisting in prenatal care and delivery of babies
- Managing menopause symptoms and hormones replacement therapy
- Performing minimally invasive surgical procedures (such as hysteroscopy or laparoscopy)
- Evaluating and treating infertility
- Diagnosing and treating gynecological cancers (such as cervical, ovarian, or endometrial cancer)
- Providing preventive care and health education to promote reproductive health.
Diseases Prevented by Gynecology and Obstetrics Appointments
- Cervical cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
- Uterine fibroids
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6. Ovarian cysts
7. Breast cancer
8. STDs (sexually transmitted diseases)
9. Menopause-related conditions
10. Infertility
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11. Gestational diabetes
12. Hypertension in pregnancy
13. Preterm labor
14. Postpartum depression.
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"A woman's health is a reflection of her whole life - mind, body, and spirit"
— Christiane Northrup
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