Question 1

Role of a Gynaecologist

Accepted Answer

Gynaecologist is a medical doctor, who specializes in general female health and also reproductive health. Gynaecologists focus on the female reproductive system and such health issues like menstruation, fertility, female contraception and menopause. These doctors diagnose and treat a range of gynaecological conditions too, like pelvic pain, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids and sexually transmitted infections too. They even perform routine check-ups and exams like Pap smears, breast and pelvic examination to screen for any potential health problems.

Question 2

Role of an obstetrician

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Obstetricians are medical doctors, who also specialize in the reproductive health of women. The main job of an obstetrician is to look into pre-conception, pregnancy, childbirth and post-partum issues. They monitor the health of both the mother and the developing foetus throughout the pregnancy process. Obstetricians also look after any complication that may arise during the pregnancy phase. They even provide medical interventions if needed to ensure a safe delivery. Complications during pregnancy and childbirth, such as high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, cord complications, placental disruptions, foetal discomfort are also attended by the obstetrician. Obstetricians are specially trained to perform caesarean operations or even intervene in childbirth as per needs. Some gynaecologists are trained as obtetricians as well so they perform both the roles as “obstetrician-gynaecologist” or “obs-gyn” as they are popularly called.

Question 3

Services offered by Gynaecologist and Obstetrician

Accepted Answer

Female patients can visit gynaecologists for any kind of female diseases or concerns, whereas the patients that obstetricians deal with are pregnant women.
Some of the services offered by gynaecologist are :
Menstruation related concerns
PCOS
PCOD
Sexual health
Infertility
Endometriosis
Ovarian cysts
Pelvic scan
PAP smear test
Breast and cervical cancer screenings
Treatment of vaginal infections
Some of the services offered by obstetrician are :
Preconception counselling
Antenatal care
Regular check ups during pregnancy including scans and doppler tests
Delivery care including caesarean operations
Postpartum care
Breastfeeding education
Childbirth preparation classes
Being empathetic and understanding are important qualities for all doctors and it is even more true for the obstetricians and gynaecologists. Pregnancy and childbirth are important milestones in a woman’s life and very emotional phases. So apart from their talent and skill as doctors, the obs-gyn gives a lot of mental support to her patients.

Doctors Gynaecologists And Obstetricians In Udupi

Dr Balakrishna Shetty

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