Obstetrician and Gynecologists
Obstetrician and Gynecologists specialists are also commonly referred to as obstetricians. Did you know that the two turned out differently?
Obstetrics is a branch of medical science that is specialized in studying pregnancy and childbirth. Gynecology is a branch of medical science that specifically studies women's reproductive problems.
Nevertheless, these two branches of science have a working scope that comes in two of the biggest health problems in women. Therefore, the specialization of both branches is merged into one skill called the term Obgyn.
What do obstetrics do?
During pregnancy, the obstetrician will conduct various examinations,
1. Examine health conditions that may cause problems during pregnancy or affect infant health, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, infection risk, or genetic disorders.
2. Monitor your fetal condition, including routine conducting ULTRASOUND tests.
3. Advise on diet, exercise, and other healthy tips to suit your needs.
4. Help you overcome morning sickness, back and foot pain, as well as various other pregnancy complaints.
5. Addressing problems around the process of childbirth and its complications, such as bleeding during or after childbirth, rupture of uteri, sepsis, premature birth, solusio placenta, preeclampsia, and so forth.
Frequency of visits to obstetrics usually varies with each woman. This reason depends on the advice of the Doctor who handles your condition.
However, usually doctors will recommend their patients to make regular visits every trimester. Cardiologist, Dermatologist.
What are gynecologists doing?
Many women, adults and young, often complain of problems with their reproductive system. This is where the role of gynecology specialists to help you.
Gynecologists will assist you in diagnosing the health problems of reproductive organs, examination, and treatment.
Some services that can be handled include:
1. Problems related to vulvar such as vulvovaginitis and bleeding nonmenstrual.
2. Problems related to ovaries and fallopian tubes such as endometriosis, to cysts or tumors in the ovaries.
3. And problems around menstruation, such as irregular menstruation, pre-menstrual periods that feel very sick, to menopause.
