About Specialty
Common Conditions
Investigations
Procedures
| ABOUT GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
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Gynecology is the branch of Medicine dealing with the health of the female reproductive system and its organs namely Breasts, Uterus, Ovaries, Fallopian Tubes and the Genitals. Obstetrics involves the care of women and their children during pregnancy. |
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COMMON CONDITIONS TREATED BY A SPECIALIST IN GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
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A Gynecologist and Obstetrician commonly treats the following conditions: Uterine and Cervical Cancer; Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOD); Endometriosis; Amenorrhea (Absent, Scanty Menstruation); Infertility; Cervicitis; Dysmenorrhea (Painful Menstruation); Urinary Incontinence; Menorrhagia (Heavy Menstruation); Infections; Prolapse of Pelvic Organs; Fibroids; Ovarian Cyst; Menstrual Irregularity |
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES IN GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
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Pervaginal and Retrovaginal Examination; Ultrasound (USG); Hormonal Assays; Biopsy; Breast Examination; Mammography; Papanicolaou (PAP) Test; Vaginal Culture; Blue Dye Test |
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SURGERIES & PROCEDURES IN GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
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Caesarian Section; Tubectomy (Birth Control Surgery); Dilation and Curettage (Removal of the Uterine Contents); Hysterectomy (Removal of the Uterus); Oophorectomy (Removal of the Ovaries); Tubal Ligation (TL); Hysteroscopy (Viewing the insides of the Uterus); Diagnostic Laparoscopy (to diagnose and treat sources of Pelvic and Abdominal Pain); Exploratory Laparotomy (to investigate the progression of Tumors and to diagnose any problems in the Pelvic and Abdominal region); Surgeries of the Urinary Tract; Myomectomy; Tubal Recanalisation; Ovarian Cystectomy; Pelvic Reconstructive Surgeries |
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