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Gynecology is medical care that deals with women’s and girls’ reproductive system. Gynecology is about keeping them healthy as well as treating medical conditions and illnesses having to do with the reproductive system. An obstetrician-gynecologist (ob-gyn) is a doctor who specializes in women’s health care. Choices also has “mid-level providers,” Midwives, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants who also provide gynecological care.
Gynecologists are doctors who specialize in the medical care of women, especially concerning female reproductive organs. They deal with issues such as pregnancy, menstruation, childbirth, hormone disorders, fertility disorders, etc. Mostly, gynecologists perform a pap smear test, using an instrument called a speculum, to detect any abnormalities in the reproductive system.
While gynecology deals with the medical care of women’s health issues, obstetrics is related to care during pregnancy, childbirth, and immediate post-delivery. An obstetrician performs the delivery of babies via vaginal birth and caesarean section. Gynecologist does the treatment of issues related to reproductive organs like vaginal or uterine infections, infertility issues, etc.
Obstetrician gynecologist, also referred to as OB/GYN or OB-GYN specializes both in obstetrics and gynecology. An OB GYN is a doctor who has expertise in both, treating diseases related to the female reproductive system and delivering babies. They are trained surgeons and perform a wide range of procedures, including removing cysts and fibroids, caesarean sections, surgery to repair injuries in pelvic organs, and many more. Regular ultrasounds, pap smear tests, infertility treatments, treating urinary issues, etc. are also performed by an OB/GYN.
Yes, gynecologists do perform various surgeries. Some of the common gynecologic surgeries are:
There are also other procedures performed by gynecologists to help them look inside the urinary tract and uterus to check for any abnormalities.
Contraception (oral contraceptives, implants, Mirena insertion).
Advanced laparoscopy and hysteroscopy to treat fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, polyps.
Laparoscopic removal of fibroids, hysteroscopic removal of fibroids using Myosure.
Treatment of PCOS, Endometriosis, fibroids, ovulation induction.
Management of menopause, sexual dysfunction, pelvic floor disorders like prolapse and Incontinence.
Advanced laparoscopy for treatment of endometriosis, comprehensive pelvic floor management using dietary, pain control and pelvic floor relaxation strategies in a multidisciplinary environment.
Dr Sachin Kotasthane is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist who has been part of the medical community in Orange since 2013.
After training in the UK in a variety of specialised skills like Advanced laparoscopy, Urogynaecology, Pelvic ultrasound and Menopause management, and working as a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in Glasgow, he emigrated to Orange with his young family to settle in the Australian countryside. His passion and zeal for introducing all the latest technology and treatments available to women in large cities led him to pioneer the following treatments in Orange.
Bloomfield Medical Campus, Level 2/1521 Forest Rd, Orange NSW 2800
Bathurst Specialist Centre, Building 1470, Panorama Ave, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst NSW 2795
Ochre Health Medical Centre 335 Clarinda St, Parkes NSW 2870
Few things which you should not do prior to your appointment with the gynecologist are:
It is best not to shy away, be truthful, and completely honest with your gynecologist.
Yes. There are times when men pay a visit to gynecologists for their fertility problems, seek treatment for Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Infections or matters concerning their sexual health.
However, Urologists are the doctors who specialize in men’s sexual and reproductive health. They also diagnose and treat diseases of the urinary tract in both men and women.
There is no right or wrong time, but ideally, you should make your first appointment with your OB/GYN between 6-12 weeks of your pregnancy. However, your doctor will guide you on when you should visit, depending on your health conditions. Some of the factors which might increase your number of visits to your OB/GYN are:
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