Gynaecologist
What are gynaecologists?
A consultant gynaecologist is a medical specialist who focuses on the female reproductive system's health, including the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts.
They provide comprehensive care for various gynaecological issues, such as menstrual disorders, pelvic pain, fertility problems and menopause. These experts perform surgeries like hysterectomies, ovarian cyst removal and laparoscopic procedures.
They also offer preventive screenings, contraception advice and management of conditions like endometriosis and cervical abnormalities, ensuring optimal reproductive health throughout a woman's life.
Diagnose and treat irregular periods, heavy bleeding (menorrhagia) and painful periods (dysmenorrhea).
Assess and manage fertility problems, providing treatments such as ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination (IUI) and referral for assisted reproductive technologies (ART).
Investigate and manage pelvic pain due to conditions like endometriosis, fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and ovarian cysts.
Support and treatment options for menopausal symptoms, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and osteoporosis prevention.
Screen for and manage cancers of the reproductive organs, including cervical, ovarian, uterine and vulvar cancers, coordinating treatment plans with oncologists for comprehensive care.
