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Is obstetrics and gynecology same?
While OB/GYN is considered one specialty, it comprises two distinct fields. Obstetrics (the OB) involves care during pre-conception, pregnancy, childbirth, and immediately after delivery. Gynecology (the GYN) involves care of all women’s health issues.
Do obstetricians do C sections?
C-sections are done by obstetricians (doctors who care for pregnant women before, during, and after birth) and some family physicians. Although more and more women are choosing midwives to deliver their babies, midwives of any licensing degree cannot perform C-sections.
What is obstetrics and gynecology?
A branch of medicine that specializes in the care of women during pregnancy and childbirth and in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the female reproductive organs.
What is gynecology department?
Gynaecology or gynecology (see spelling differences) is the medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system. The term means “the science of women”.
Is an obstetrician and gynecologist the same thing?
A gynecologist is devoted only to the reproductive care of women while an obstetrician is concerned with women during and a little after pregnancy. Obstetricians are also concerned with the health of the fetus. Almost all modern Gynecologists are also Obstetricians .
How long does it take to become obstetrics and gynecology?
OB/GYNs complete at least four years each of college and medical school. They also spend four years studying obstetrics and gynecology at the graduate level. This phase is known as residency.
How does Obstretrics differ from gynecology?
– Physicians who focus on obstetrics do not treat health issues outside pregnancy. – Physicians who focus on gynecology do not deliver babies or treat pregnant women. They conduct cancer screenings, treat urinary tract issues, and more. – OB/GYNs focus on both areas. Some OB/GYNs act as primary care physicians, in place of a family practitioner or internist.
Is OB GYN and gynecologist the same thing?
A gynecologist is what we are called as the type of doctor. Gynecology – just means the ‘Study of Gynecology’ – so it is the SAME/. And, you need an Ob/Gyn (Obstetrician- Gynecologist to evaluate and do surgery on the hymen.