OBGYN
Women's health MD
OBGYN is a physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology—the medical fields covering pregnancy, childbirth, and the female reproductive system.
The term combines the abbreviations for both specialties, reflecting how the disciplines overlap in practice.
Also written OB-GYN or OB/GYN.
I have an appointment with my OBGYN next week.
Internal reproductive organ inspection
- colposcopyMagnified gynecological tissue examination
- speculumMedical opening device
- cervixUterine opening to vagina
- ovariesEgg-producing organs
uterus · fallopian tubes · mammogram · breast exam · menstruation · irregular periods · dysmenorrhea · amenorrhea
Conveyance of goods
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
- contractionsShortened word forms
- epiduralSpinal numbing injection
- cesareanSurgical childbirth method
vaginal · pushing · dilation · crowning · induction · episiotomy · forceps · vacuum extraction
Before birth
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- trimesterThirteen-week span
- fetusGestating offspring
- gestationCarrying offspring in womb
antenatal · amniocentesis · due date · morning sickness · fetal movement · baby bump · gestational diabetes · preeclampsia
Excision of the uterus
- laparoscopyMinimally invasive abdominal examination
- myomectomySurgical fibroid extraction
- tubal ligationFallopian tube severance surgery
- D&CUterine scraping procedure
LEEP · ablation · cystectomy · robotic surgery · minimally invasive · incision · anesthesia · recovery
Formation of an idea
- ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
- IVFLaboratory-aided conception method
- IUIIntrauterine sperm placement
- egg retrievalSurgical collection of ova
embryo transfer · sperm count · follicle · hormone levels · implantation · infertility · miscarriage · ovarian reserve
Preventing conception intentionally
- IUDImplanted birth control device
- pillSolid medicine dose
- implantDevice placed inside tissue
- patchMaterial covering damage
ring · condom · diaphragm · spermicide · tubal · vasectomy · natural family planning · withdrawal
Scheduled time for something
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- stirrupsSaddle-hung foot supports
- gownLong formal garment
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
consultation · referral · specialist · office visit · waiting room · insurance · copay · scheduling
Phase before fertility ends
- hot flashesBrief intense warmth episodes
- night sweatsExcessive perspiration during sleep
- hormone replacementSupplementing depleted bodily chemicals
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
vaginal dryness · bone density · libido · HRT · osteoporosis · atrophy · cessation · climacteric
Regaining what was lost
- breastfeedingLactation-based infant nourishment
- lactationMammary gland secretion
- baby bluesLight-colored eyes, affectionately
- mastitisMammary gland infection
engorgement · pelvic floor · diastasis recti · postpartum depression · bonding · colostrum · sitz bath · wound care
pelvic exam
Internal reproductive organ inspection
- colposcopyMagnified gynecological tissue examination
- speculumMedical opening device
- cervixUterine opening to vagina
ovaries · uterus · fallopian tubes · mammogram · breast exam · menstruation · irregular periods · dysmenorrhea · amenorrhea · PCOS
delivery
Conveyance of goods
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
- contractionsShortened word forms
- epiduralSpinal numbing injection
cesarean · vaginal · pushing · dilation · crowning · induction · episiotomy · forceps · vacuum extraction · breech
prenatal
Before birth
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- trimesterThirteen-week span
- fetusGestating offspring
gestation · antenatal · amniocentesis · due date · morning sickness · fetal movement · baby bump · gestational diabetes · preeclampsia · ectopic
hysterectomy
Excision of the uterus
- laparoscopyMinimally invasive abdominal examination
- myomectomySurgical fibroid extraction
- tubal ligationFallopian tube severance surgery
D&C · LEEP · ablation · cystectomy · robotic surgery · minimally invasive · incision · anesthesia · recovery · scarring
conception
Formation of an idea
- ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
- IVFLaboratory-aided conception method
- IUIIntrauterine sperm placement
egg retrieval · embryo transfer · sperm count · follicle · hormone levels · implantation · infertility · miscarriage · ovarian reserve · progesterone
birth control
Preventing conception intentionally
patch · ring · condom · diaphragm · spermicide · tubal · vasectomy · natural family planning · withdrawal · emergency contraception
appointment
Scheduled time for something
examination · consultation · referral · specialist · office visit · waiting room · insurance · copay · scheduling · results
perimenopause
Phase before fertility ends
- hot flashesBrief intense warmth episodes
- night sweatsExcessive perspiration during sleep
- hormone replacementSupplementing depleted bodily chemicals
estrogen · vaginal dryness · bone density · libido · HRT · osteoporosis · atrophy · cessation · climacteric · age-related
recovery
Regaining what was lost
- breastfeedingLactation-based infant nourishment
- lactationMammary gland secretion
- baby bluesLight-colored eyes, affectionately
mastitis · engorgement · pelvic floor · diastasis recti · postpartum depression · bonding · colostrum · sitz bath · wound care · milk supply
- gynecologyPap smear, cervix, pelvic exam, colposcopy, ovary
- women's healthgynecologist, menstruation, OB-GYN, period, pelvic exam
- childbirthcontractions, labor, pushing, dilation, birth
OBGYNgeriatrician
Physician treating elderly patients
pediatrician · neonatologist · palliative care specialist · gerontologist
OBGYNneurologist
Physician specializing in nervous system
cardiologist · podiatrist · dermatologist · ophthalmologist · pulmonologist