Gynecology known as the science of women is a career serving the
health of women of all ages.
Gynecologists specialize in the branch of medical science concerned
with the health related issues of female organs and reproductive
system. As professionals, Gynecologists focus on women's health, serve
as a primary physician for women and as a consultant to other
physicians. They are trained to diagnose and treat diseases and
disorders in the reproductive system. Gynecologists play an important
role in pregnancy, sexual health, and the treatment of serious
reproductive problems such as infertility or reproductive cancers.
The job of a Gynecologist is to identify the disease and issues
related to female genital, urinary and rectal organs, converse with
the patient and provide correct medical aid, hygiene regime or surgery
if required, in order to correct the disorder or remove the diseased
organ. They diagnose illnesses and infections, conduct
annual/periodical exams, prescribe medications, counsel patients on
fertility options and birth control methods and treat hormonal and
reproductive issues. This field requires lots of dedication, devotion,
detailed and accurate medical knowledge along with years of
experience.
Although Gynecology and Obstetrics are related fields of
study, both are diverse streams. Obstetrician are the physicians who
specialize in caring for the pregnant women all through the process of
childbirth. Gynecologists on the other hand, are the physicians who
mainly treat the disorders related to female reproductive system which
consists of organs like vagina, uterus and ovaries. Many physicians
specialize in both and so, these two profiles are often clubbed
together to say many gynecologists are also obstetricians.
Obstetrician/Gynecologists are commonly referred to as OB/GYN. They
may further specialize in fields like adolescent gynecology,
behavioral problems, cancers of the female organs, endocrinology,
health maintenance during pregnancy, infertility, operative
gynecology, pregnancy and delivery, and urinary tract disorders.
