At Apex Hospital our gynecologist & obstetricians who specializes in the female reproductive system. They deal with everything from menstrual problems and fertility issues to contraception, pregnancy, and menopause as well as they can handle both reproductive health and pregnancy-related care
What Our Gynecologist Do?
Here’s a breakdown of their core duties:
1. Routine Exams & Preventive Care
- Pap smears (to screen for cervical cancer)
- Breast exams
- Pelvic exams
- HPV vaccinations
- Birth control counseling
2. Diagnosis & Treatment of Conditions
- Irregular periods
- Uterine fibroids
- PCOS
- Endometriosis
- Vaginal infections
- STIs (sexually transmitted infections)
3. Surgical Procedures
- Hysterectomy (removal of uterus)
- Laparoscopy (minimally invasive diagnostic surgery)
- D&C (dilation and curettage)
- Myomectomy (removal of fibroids)
4. Fertility & Pregnancy
- Infertility evaluations and treatments
- Prenatal care
- Managing high-risk pregnancies
- Delivering babies (if also an obstetrician)
When Should You See a Gynecologist?
- Yearly check-ups (especially after becoming sexually active or by age 21)
- If you have painful or irregular periods
- Concerns about pregnancy, contraception, or menopause
- Symptoms like unusual discharge, pain, or bleeding
What Our Obstetrics Do?
Our Obstetrics deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period (the time after delivery). It focuses on the care of women before, during, and after they give birth, ensuring both the mother and baby are healthy.
- Obstetricians are trained to:
- Monitor the health of the pregnant woman and fetus
- Manage labor and delivery
- Handle complications during pregnancy (like preeclampsia or gestational diabetes)
- Perform cesarean sections (C-sections) when needed
- Provide postnatal (after birth) care
