obgyn
Women's health doc
Obgyn (also ob-gyn, OB-GYN, or OB/GYN) is a clipped compound for obstetrics and gynecology—the medical specialty covering pregnancy, childbirth, and the female reproductive system.
More commonly, it refers to a physician in that specialty: I have an appointment with my obgyn next week.
The term functions as both noun and adjective: the obgyn department.
Female reproductive medicine physician
- obstetricianChildbirth physician
- women's healthMedicine for female bodies
- reproductive medicineField treating conception issues
- perinatologyHigh-risk pregnancy specialty
family planning · high-risk pregnancy · pelvic floor · fertility doctor · women's clinic · maternal health
Carrying developing offspring
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- prenatal careMedical oversight for expectant mothers
- fetal monitoringTracking unborn baby's condition
- trimesterThirteen-week span
amniocentesis · gestational · due date · prenatal vitamins · morning sickness · fetal development · genetic screening · nuchal translucency
Internal reproductive organ inspection
- cervixUterine opening to vagina
- uterusFemale reproductive organ
- ovariesEgg-producing organs
- menstruationMonthly uterine bleeding
IUD · birth control · colposcopy · hysterectomy · fibroids · endometriosis · PCOS · ovarian cyst
Strenuous effort; also childbirth
- birthComing into the world
- cesareanSurgical childbirth method
- C-sectionSurgical childbirth method
- vaginal deliveryBirth through birth canal
epidural · contractions · dilation · pushing · crowning · forceps · vacuum extraction · breech
Saddle-hung foot supports
- examination tableSurface for medical inspection
- gownLong formal garment
- annual examScheduled yearly medical evaluation
- waiting roomSpace for anticipating service
appointment · referral · consultation · medical history · insurance · copay · clinic · office visit
gynecologist
Female reproductive medicine physician
- obstetricianChildbirth physician
- women's healthMedicine for female bodies
- reproductive medicineField treating conception issues
perinatology · family planning · high-risk pregnancy · pelvic floor · fertility doctor · women's clinic · maternal health
pregnancy
Carrying developing offspring
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- prenatal careMedical oversight for expectant mothers
- fetal monitoringTracking unborn baby's condition
trimester · amniocentesis · gestational · due date · prenatal vitamins · morning sickness · fetal development · genetic screening · nuchal translucency · glucose test
pelvic exam
Internal reproductive organ inspection
menstruation · IUD · birth control · colposcopy · hysterectomy · fibroids · endometriosis · PCOS · ovarian cyst · cervical screening
labor
Strenuous effort; also childbirth
vaginal delivery · epidural · contractions · dilation · pushing · crowning · forceps · vacuum extraction · breech · induction
stirrups
Saddle-hung foot supports
- examination tableSurface for medical inspection
- gownLong formal garment
- annual examScheduled yearly medical evaluation
waiting room · appointment · referral · consultation · medical history · insurance · copay · clinic · office visit · patient
- reproductive healthpregnancy, infertility, childbirth, male infertility, fertility rates