A gynaecologist mainly specializes in female reproductive system starting from 1st period till menopause. They diagnose and treat all the issues of female reproductive tract. It includes the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries and breasts. They give reproductive and sexual health services which includes pelvic exams, cancer screenings, Pap tests, treatment and testing for vaginal infections. Reproductive disorder like endometriosis, infertility, ovarian cysts, pelvic pain can be treated and diagnose by gynaecologist. They also care the people with ovarian, cervical, and other reproductive cancers including surgical procedures such as hysterectomy.
Things you can discuss with gynaecologist
Painful Periods
Irregular Menstruation cycle
No menstruation (Ammnorrhoea)
Vaginal Odor
Swelling Bumps or Growths
Sexual Discomfort
Urinary or Fecal Leakage
Cancer of the reproductive system
Prolapse of pelvic organs
Endometriosis
Polyps
Ovarian cysts/PCOS
Uterine Fibroids
Obstetrician
Gynaecology or Obstetrics are two different specialties which is related to women's reproductive systems with some differences.
An obstetrician deals with Pregnancy-related conditions starting from Prenatal care to the postnatal period. An obstetrician helps to deliver a baby. They also help you to get pregnant through various therapies. An obstetrician ensures comprehensive care to both mother and baby, including minimizing complications associated with pregnancy such as premature baby, severe bleeding, etc. An obstetrician is trained to deal with conditions such as
Ectopic Pregnancy
A serious condition where the fetus grows outside not in the uterus
Placental issues
Pre-eclampsia
Deliveries through Caesarean S
What OB Gynaecologist Do During pregnancy:
Monitor your health and developing babies’ health by doing routine ultrasounds, measurements, and tests.
Check your health condition which cause problem and affect your baby during pregnancy such as high blood pressure, diabetes, infections, and genetic disorders
Give advice about your diet, medications, exercise to stay healthy
Help you to cope with morning sickness, heartburn, back pain, leg pain, and other common pregnancy problems
They give answer to your questions about pregnancy and growing baby
Deliver your babies and monitors the health condition while you recuperate