Gynaecology is a medical specialty that deals with obstetrics and women's reproductive health. It involves a 5-7 year postgraduate training program and has several specialization branches including maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology, gynaecological oncology, and pelvic reconstructive surgery. A qualified OB-GYN can oversee all aspects of female reproductive healthcare.

1. A Guide to Gynaecology
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2. Very simply, this is a field of a medical specialty that
deals with obstetrics and gynaecology. It is also known
as OB-GYN, OBG, O&G or Obs & Gynae.
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3. This is a postgraduate training program which spans
over 5-7 years depending on the country where
studies are undertaken.
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There are diverse branches for specialization, such as:
• Maternal-fetal medicine which is related to
obstetrics/ perinatology, focusing on the medical &
surgical management of high-risk pregnancies. It
also involves possible fetal surgery directly related
to decreasing chances of mortality.
• Reproductive infertility and endocrinology –
focuses on the various biological causes for in
fertility, as well as interventional treatment of the
condition

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• Gynaecological oncology –focusing on the
medical & surgical treatment of cancers of
women’s reproductive organs
• Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive
surgery –diagnosis & surgical treatment of
urinary incontinence and prolapse of the pelvic
organs in women.
• Advanced laparoscopic surgery

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• Family planning –training in contraception &
medical termination of pregnancy (abortion)
• Paediatric & adolescent gynaecology
• Menopausal & geriatric gynaecology
A qualified OB-GYN can handle, maintain and oversee
the health of the female reproductive system.

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