obstetrician-gynecologist
Pregnancy and reproductive specialist
An obstetrician-gynecologist is a physician specializing in both obstetrics (pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care) and gynecology (the female reproductive system generally).
The two specialties are nearly always combined in medical training and practice.
Often shortened to OB-GYN: My OB-GYN recommended annual screenings.
Before birth
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- deliveryConveyance of goods
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
- cesareanSurgical childbirth method
birth · trimester · gestation · maternity · fetus · amniocentesis · antenatal · epidural
Monthly uterine bleeding
- endometriosisDisplaced uterine tissue condition
- fibroidsBenign uterine tumors
- PCOSHormonal disorder, multiple ovarian cysts
- vaginitisInflammation of vaginal tissue
colposcopy · mammogram · cervix · uterus · menopause · HRT · hysterectomy · myomectomy
Minimally invasive abdominal examination
- hysterectomyExcision of the uterus
- myomectomySurgical fibroid extraction
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- sutureMedical wound closure
anesthesia · operating-room · D&C · adhesions · recovery · postoperative · sterilization
Formation of an idea
- ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
- IVFLaboratory-aided conception method
- infertilityInability to reproduce
- contraceptionPregnancy prevention measures
IUD · embryo · oocyte · fallopian · miscarriage · implantation · ectopic
Outpatient treatment facility
- hospitalMedical treatment facility
- residencyState of dwelling somewhere
- board-certifiedFormally approved by examiners
- speculumMedical opening device
stirrups · patient · consultation · referral · fellowship · attending · on-call · rounds
prenatal
Before birth
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- deliveryConveyance of goods
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
cesarean · birth · trimester · gestation · maternity · fetus · amniocentesis · antenatal · epidural · contractions
menstruation
Monthly uterine bleeding
- endometriosisDisplaced uterine tissue condition
- fibroidsBenign uterine tumors
- PCOSHormonal disorder, multiple ovarian cysts
vaginitis · colposcopy · mammogram · cervix · uterus · menopause · HRT · hysterectomy · myomectomy
laparoscopy
Minimally invasive abdominal examination
- hysterectomyExcision of the uterus
- myomectomySurgical fibroid extraction
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
suture · anesthesia · operating-room · D&C · adhesions · recovery · postoperative · sterilization
conception
Formation of an idea
- ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
- IVFLaboratory-aided conception method
- infertilityInability to reproduce
contraception · IUD · embryo · oocyte · fallopian · miscarriage · implantation · ectopic
clinic
Outpatient treatment facility
- hospitalMedical treatment facility
- residencyState of dwelling somewhere
- board-certifiedFormally approved by examiners
speculum · stirrups · patient · consultation · referral · fellowship · attending · on-call · rounds · OB-GYN
obstetrician-gynecologistpediatrician
Physician for children
neonatologist · geriatrician · gerontologist · child psychiatrist
obstetrician, gynecologist, obstetric, obstetrics, obstetrical, gynecology, gynecological, gynecologic