Gynecology

Everyone is at risk for a variety of diseases throughout their lives, and if they do, the most important and first decision should be the treatment of that disease.

Women face gynecological diseases and sometimes injuries due to the changes that take place in their bodies.

Some gynecological diseases are very dangerous if they are not diagnosed or treated and a gynecologist should be consulted to treat gynecological diseases.

who is Gynecologist?

the gynecologist is who specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, and the female reproductive system, as well as related diseases.

Although other doctors can deliver babies, many women see an obstetrician/gynecologist, also called an OB / GYN.

The obstetrician can monitor you during your pregnancy and provide follow-up care such as annual Pap smears for later years.

OB / GYNs graduate from medical school and complete a four-year medical course program in obstetrics and gynecology. This course studies pre-pregnancy health, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum health problems, genetics, and genetic counseling.

what is the difference between Obstetric and Gynecology?

The obstetric specialty’s main focus is on pregnancy and related medical issues, while on the other hand, the gynecology specialty’s main focus is on reproductive issues.

these two types of medical specialty have major studies in common, and in many cases, doctors may have certificates in both, under OB/GYN title.

Scope of practice of gynecologist

A good gynecologist can diagnose and treat gynecological diseases such as painful menstruation, menstrual disorders, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, system infection Genital, troubles in intimacy, diseases of the uterus and cervix, fallopian tubes, sexually transmitted infections such as herpes and genital warts, and hormonal disorders.

These specialists also specialize in pregnancy and gynecology (natural childbirth, cesarean section, etc.). Therefore, diseases related to this section such as eclampsia and preeclampsia, ectopic pregnancy, abortion, placental abruption, and difficult baby delivery are diagnosed and treated by them.

Obstetric surgery

Obstetrics and gynecology surgery is one of the medical branches that only accepts women in Iran. The most important items that are taught to specialists in this field are normal vaginal delivery with or without episiotomy, abnormal vaginal delivery, cesarean section, care of high-risk pregnancies, evacuation curettage, mole curettage, cerclage, hysterectomy, and pregnancy Ectopic.

Gynecological cosmetic surgeons use cosmetic surgeries or laser devices to beautify and treat the female reproductive system. These doctors perform surgeries such as neuropathy (vaginal tightening), labiaplasty (shrinking the outer edges of the vagina), clitoral surgery, and fat injections into the labia majora and vagina.

Time to see a gynecologist

In the past, due to misconceptions, shame, and lack of proper awareness of these gynecological diseases, most women refused to see a doctor and lost their lives.

on the other hand, In the past, the misconception that only married women needed a gynecologist increased illness and even infertility in single girls after marriage.

However, women should consult an obstetrician and gynecologist annually from the time they reach puberty and sexual activity and perform examinations such as examinations and counseling, immunization based on risk factors and age, blood tests, vaccinations, and so on.

For these reasons, a new field called gynecology was created so that women could easily see a gynecologist to treat their gynecological diseases.

Women are advised to see their doctor at least once a year, depending on their age and changes over time. A healthy lifestyle and regular checkups are very helpful in the path of health.

The onset of menstruation and its related issues, pregnancy and childbirth, infertility, and diseases related to the female genital area are some of the cases that women face and if the slightest symptoms of the disorder occur, they should see a gynecologist.

Some gynecological diseases are very dangerous if left undiagnosed or untreated, and a gynecologist should be consulted to treat gynecological diseases.