The medical practice that deals with the female reproductive system’s health, is referred to as gynecology. It is the branch of medicine focusing on diseases related to girls and women, especially the diagnosis and treatment of reproductive organs. Gynecology is also abbreviated as GYN.
Gynecologists are doctors who specialize in the medical care of women, especially concerning female reproductive organs. They deal with issues such as pregnancy, menstruation, childbirth, hormone disorders, fertility disorders, etc. Mostly, gynecologists perform a pap smear test, using an instrument called a speculum, to detect any abnormalities in the reproductive system.
Babies are delivered by OB or by OB/GYN along with their care team.
Obstetrics is the field of medicine specializing in pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. The abbreviation of obstetrics is OB.
An obstetrician is a specialist dealing in the surgical care of women during pregnancy. They are doctors who manage the pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and post-natal care. Obstetrician takes end to end care of women throughout their pregnancy. Some of the major duties of an obstetrician are:
Obstetrician gynecologist, also referred to as OB/GYN or OB-GYN specializes both in obstetrics and gynecology. An OB GYN is a doctor who has expertise in both, treating diseases related to the female reproductive system and delivering babies. They are trained surgeons and perform a wide range of procedures, including removing cysts and fibroids, caesarean sections, surgery to repair injuries in pelvic organs, and many more. Regular ultrasounds, pap smear tests, infertility treatments, treating urinary issues, etc. are also performed by an OB/GYN.
Up to 300mg of caffeine daily is safe for most pregnant women. That is about one 8 oz cup of home brewed coffee. Coffee house brew is much stronger.
Some vaccines are safe and highly recommended in pregnancy. This includes the Tdap vaccine for pertussis (or whooping cough) and the influenza vaccine. Some vaccines should be avoided until after pregnancy but ask your obstetrician if you will need any additional immunizations.
Some vaccines are safe and highly recommended in pregnancy. This includes the Tdap vaccine for pertussis (or whooping cough) and the influenza vaccine. Some vaccines should be avoided until after pregnancy but ask your obstetrician if you will need any additional immunizations.
It depends. Visits in high school are often recommended, although your doctor will decide if a PAP smear is necessary.
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