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.

Obstetrician duties

1. Providing prenatal care to pregnant patients
2. Assisting in the delivery of babies
3. Managing complications during pregnancy and childbirth
4. Performing c-section surgeries
5. Administering pain relief during labor
6. Monitoring the health of both mother and fetus
7. Advising on prenatal nutrition and exercise
8. Managing high-risk pregnancies
9. Performing postpartum care
10. Offering family planning and contraceptive advice.

Functions of the gynecologist

1. Performing routine gynecological exams and pap smears
2. Diagnosing and treating menstrual disorders
3. Providing contraception advice and management
4. Identifying and treating sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
5. Assisting in prenatal care and delivery of babies
6. Managing menopause symptoms and hormones replacement therapy
7. Performing minimally invasive surgical procedures (such as hysteroscopy or laparoscopy)
8. Evaluating and treating infertility
9. Diagnosing and treating gynecological cancers (such as cervical, ovarian, or endometrial cancer)
10. Providing preventive care and health education to promote reproductive health.

Diseases Prevented by Gynecology and Obstetrics Appointments

"A woman's health is a reflection of her whole life - mind, body, and spirit"

— Christiane Northrup