gynaecologist
Female reproductive specialist
A gynaecologist is a doctor who specializes in the female reproductive system—the uterus, ovaries, and related organs.
The spelling with y and ae is British; Americans write gynecologist.
She sees her gynaecologist annually for a checkup.
Magnified gynecological tissue examination
- mammogramBreast tissue X-ray
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
consultation · examination · speculum · transvaginal · swab · referral · follow-up · check-up
Capacity for reproduction
- ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
- contraceptionPregnancy prevention measures
- IUDImplanted birth control device
- implantDevice placed inside tissue
IVF · ovaries · uterus · hormones · estrogen · progesterone · PCOS · conception
Carrying developing offspring
- prenatalBefore birth
- antenatalBefore birth
- postpartumAfter childbirth period
- cesareanSurgical childbirth method
labour · delivery · gestation · trimester · amniocentesis · placenta · preeclampsia · midwife
Excision of the uterus
- laparoscopyMinimally invasive abdominal examination
- myomectomySurgical fibroid extraction
- LEEPElectrosurgical cervical tissue removal
- cystectomySurgical organ excision
hysteroscopy · laparotomy · incision · suture · anesthesia
Quality of protecting secrets
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
- rapportHarmonious mutual connection
- trustConfidence in another
counseling · dignity · privacy · empathy · communication · support · listening · comfort
Displaced uterine tissue condition
- fibroidsBenign uterine tumors
- prolapseOrgan slipping from place
- vaginitisInflammation of vaginal tissue
- PCOSHormonal disorder, multiple ovarian cysts
dysmenorrhea · amenorrhea · HPV · miscarriage · incontinence
colposcopy
Magnified gynecological tissue examination
- mammogramBreast tissue X-ray
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- screeningEvaluative selection process
diagnosis · consultation · examination · speculum · transvaginal · swab · referral · follow-up · check-up
fertility
Capacity for reproduction
- ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
- contraceptionPregnancy prevention measures
- IUDImplanted birth control device
implant · IVF · ovaries · uterus · hormones · estrogen · progesterone · PCOS · conception · infertility
pregnancy
Carrying developing offspring
- prenatalBefore birth
- antenatalBefore birth
- postpartumAfter childbirth period
cesarean · labour · delivery · gestation · trimester · amniocentesis · placenta · preeclampsia · midwife · doula
hysterectomy
Excision of the uterus
- laparoscopyMinimally invasive abdominal examination
- myomectomySurgical fibroid extraction
- LEEPElectrosurgical cervical tissue removal
cystectomy · hysteroscopy · laparotomy · incision · suture · anesthesia
confidentiality
Quality of protecting secrets
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
- rapportHarmonious mutual connection
trust · counseling · dignity · privacy · empathy · communication · support · listening · comfort · patient-centered
endometriosis
Displaced uterine tissue condition
- fibroidsBenign uterine tumors
- prolapseOrgan slipping from place
- vaginitisInflammation of vaginal tissue
PCOS · dysmenorrhea · amenorrhea · HPV · miscarriage · incontinence
gynaecologistgeneral practitioner
Primary care doctor
family physician · GP · family doctor · internist · primary care physician