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What Is The Difference Between Obstetrics And Gynaecology?

Author: Dr. Richa Singh MBBS, DGO, DNB
A branch of medicine and surgery that specializes in the care of women during pregnancy and childbirth and in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the female reproductive organs. It also specializes in other women’s health issues, such as menopause, hormone problems, contraception (birth control), and infertility.
OB-GYNs dispense their special care that focuses on the female reproductive health which has become a critical part in overall health being. When it comes to women’s health and reproductive care, it is considered under obstetrics and gynecology cases.
Quick Fact: The word gynaecology is derived from two Greek words, gyne which means woman or female and logia which means the study of.
Consultant - Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at Motherhood Hospital Kharghar, Mumbai

Obstetrics
When it comes to obstetrics, part of the OBGYN spectrum, it is the field of medicine consisting of the care that is dispensed towards a pregnant woman and her unborn baby. Besides, it also deals with labor and delivery processes where it is ensured that mother and child get the best care post-delivery and potential complications are warded off. A person specialized in this field is referred to as obstetrician or simply OBGYN who can take care of women during and after pregnancy, while handling some critical situations, as:- Ectopic pregnancy
- Fetal distress
- Placenta issues
- High blood pressure
- Cesarean section
- Episiotomy
- Vaginal deliveries
- Cesarean deliveries
- Uterine rupture
- Prolapsed cord
- Hemorrhage
- Miscarriage
- Pre eclampsia
- Fertility treatment
- Diagnostic procedures for fetus
- NICU care
- Dealing with issues like postpartum depression

Gynaecology
Gynaecology part of the OBGYN spectrum deals with the care of reproductive organs i.e. overall reproductive health of a woman. A person exclusively practicing in this field is referred to as gynaecologist or simply OBGYN, who is often visited by women at the onset of puberty and also after menopause. A woman facing concerns or situations pertaining to the treatments or maintenance of health of vagina, uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes, along with breasts can visit the best gynaecology hospital or best gynecologist who can take care of all. Besides, women may also want to see their gynecologist for an annual checkup and pelvic exam. Along with routine checkups, a gynecologist can:- Perform tests like Pap along with examination of reproductive diseases
- Provide treatment for infections, diseases or any other irregularity
- Perform surgical procedures as hysterectomy, tubal ligation, myomectomy
- Treat cancers of reproductive system
- Also advise on issues relating to fertility and conception
- Treat incontinence
- Diagnose causes of amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea
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