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Gynaecology
or gynecology refers to the surgical specialty dealing with diseases
of the female reproductive
system
(uterus,
vagina,
and
ovaries).
Literally, outside medicine, it means "the science of women." Almost
all modern gynecologists are also
obstetricians.
The main conditions dealt with by a
gynecologist are:
- Cancer and pre-cancerous diseases of
the reproductive organs including ovaries, fallopian tubes,
uterus, vagina, and vulva
- Incontinence of urine.
- Amenorrhea (absent menstrual periods)
- Dysmenorrheal (painful menstrual
periods)
- Infertility
- Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual periods).
This is a common indication for hysterectomy.
- Prolapse of pelvic organs
Obviously there is some crossover in these
areas. For example a woman with incontinence may be referred to a
urologist.
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