Gynecological
Gynecology is a branch of medicine that specializes in the health and diseases of the female reproductive systems and the breasts. It is often paired with obstetrics, which deals with pregnancy and childbirth.
Overview[edit | edit source]
Gynecology is a comprehensive field that is divided into general gynecology and several subspecialties. General gynecology involves the diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases involving the female reproductive system. Subspecialties include reproductive endocrinology and infertility, gynecologic oncology, urogynecology, and maternal-fetal medicine.
History[edit | edit source]
The term "gynecology" comes from the Greek words "gyne" meaning woman and "logia" meaning study. The field has a long history, with evidence of gynecological treatment dating back to ancient Egypt.
Subspecialties[edit | edit source]
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility[edit | edit source]
Reproductive endocrinology and infertility is a subspecialty that focuses on the biological causes and interventional treatment of infertility.
Gynecologic Oncology[edit | edit source]
Gynecologic oncology is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on cancers of the female reproductive system.
Urogynecology[edit | edit source]
Urogynecology is a subspecialty that focuses on disorders of the female pelvic floor.
Maternal-Fetal Medicine[edit | edit source]
Maternal-fetal medicine is a branch of medicine that focuses on managing health concerns of the mother and fetus prior to, during, and shortly after pregnancy.
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