Preventive Care: They provide preventive care such as Pap smears, breast exams, and pelvic exams to detect and prevent reproductive health issues like cervical cancer and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Pregnancy Care: Gynecologists provide care during pregnancy, including prenatal visits, monitoring fetal development, and overseeing labor and delivery.
Menstrual Health: They address menstrual health issues such as irregular periods, painful periods (dysmenorrhea), and menopausal symptoms.
Contraception: Gynecologists offer counseling on contraception methods, including birth control pills, intrauterine devices (IUDs), and implants, and perform procedures like sterilization (tubal ligation) for permanent contraception.
Surgical Procedures: They perform various gynecological surgeries, including hysterectomies (removal of the uterus), ovarian cyst removal, and treatment of conditions like endometriosis and fibroids.
Infertility Management: Gynecologists help diagnose and treat infertility issues, offering interventions such as fertility medications, intrauterine insemination (IUI), and referrals to fertility specialists for advanced treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Menopause Management: Gynecologists assist women in managing symptoms associated with menopause, such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and mood changes.
Patient Education and Counseling: They provide education and counseling on reproductive health, sexuality, family planning, and disease prevention.
Collaboration with Other Specialists: Gynecologists often collaborate with other healthcare providers, including obstetricians, urologists, oncologists, and endocrinologists, to provide comprehensive care for their patients.
