branch of
medicine that specializes in
the care of women especially
during pregnancy and
childbirth.
Obstetrics and
Gynecology
Practitioners also diagnose
and treat diseases of the
female reproductive organs,
specializing in women's
health issues, like
menopause, hormone
problems, contraception
(birth control), and
infertility.
Gynecologist
a
specialist in women's
reproductive health
Obstetricians
care for
women during their
pregnancy and just
after the baby is born.
They also deliver
babies
Gynecologic diseases
diseases
involving the female
reproductive tract.
Gynecologic diseases
These diseases include
• benign and malignant
tumors,
• pregnancy-related
diseases,
• infection, and
• endocrine diseases.
Gynecologic diseases
Among them, malignanttumor is the most
common cause of death
Human papillomavirus
has
been shown to be one
of the major etiological factors associated with
cervical cancer.
Inactivation of the
(BReast CAncer gene 1)
BRCA1 tumorsuppressor gene has
been implicated in
hereditary ovarian
cancer.
Hormone replacement Therapy
Menopause (sometimes
called “the change of life”) is a normal time in a
woman’s life when her
period stops.
Hormone replacement Therapy
During menopause, a
woman’s body makes less of the hormones estrogen
and progesterone
Hormone replacement Therapy
Lower hormone levels may
lead to symptoms like night
sweats, hot flashes, and
vaginal dryness along with
thin bones.