Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Pregnancy follow-up and delivery, diagnosis and treatment of gynaecological conditions, and gynaecological surgery.
What is Obstetrics and Gynaecology?
Obstetrics and Gynaecology deals with conditions of the female reproductive system, with the monitoring of pregnancy and with childbirth. Women’s health at every stage, from adolescence to after the menopause, falls within this department.
Pregnancy is followed through regular appointments: the health of mother and baby is monitored, the necessary tests are carried out at the right time, and the method of delivery is planned together.
Which conditions does it cover?
- Pregnancy monitoring and childbirth
- Irregular and painful periods
- Ovarian cysts
- Fibroids
- Conditions of the uterus and ovaries
- Genital infections
- Menopausal symptoms
- Investigation of infertility
- Contraception advice
- Cervical cancer screening
Procedures performed
- Gynaecological examination and ultrasound
- Pregnancy monitoring and the necessary tests
- Normal delivery and caesarean section
- Cervical smear
- Gynaecological surgery
- Postnatal follow-up of mother and baby
When should you seek care?
- A missed period or suspected pregnancy
- A marked change in your menstrual pattern
- Bleeding between periods
- Persistent pelvic pain
- Discharge, itching or burning
- Once a year for routine screening, even without symptoms
The information on this page is for general guidance only; diagnosis and treatment decisions are made by your doctor after examination.
