OBGYN

What is an OBGYN?

OBGYN is a designation for a women’s health doctor or women’s health care that focuses on female reproductive health, pregnancy, and childbirth. OBGYN is short for obstetrician-gynecologist. 

The OBGYN providers at the Center for Women’s Health also provide routine medical services and preventive screenings. As generalists, they work across a wide range of women’s health services, according to your needs, symptoms, and goals. 

What is the obstetrics focus of OBGYN?

OBGYN providers have special knowledge and expertise in obstetrics. This branch of medicine is related to the care before, during, and after pregnancy and childbirth. Obstetrics care focuses on maintaining your prenatal, pregnancy, and delivery care. 

The OBGYN specialists at the Center for Women’s Health guide you during pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and postpartum. Obstetrics care is performed in the office for checkups and in the hospital during labor and delivery. 

What is the gynecology focus of OBGYN?

Gynecology focuses on women’s pelvic organs and reproductive health. The gynecological providers at the Center for Women’s Health offer evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for issues that affect the following: 

• Vagina
• Cervix
• Uterus
• Ovaries
• Fallopian tubes
• Bladder

Pap smears, an important screening for cervical cancer, and HPV tests are included in gynecology care. 

Women’s breast health is also part of your gynecological focus. The Center for Women’s Health providers perform regular clinical breast exams at your annual visits and manage your mammogram screenings as you reach age 40. 

OBGYNs also offer contraception counseling and provide prescriptions and birth control devices like implants. 

What types of health concerns do OBGYNs address?

From puberty to older age, women of all ages benefit from OBGYN care. 

OBGYNs are skilled in assessing and treating a wide variety of conditions, including:

• Abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Pelvic pain
• Genital itching
• Urinary incontinence
• Urinary tract or vaginal infections
• Endometriosis
• Breast disorders
• Hormonal disorders, like polycystic ovary syndrome
• Infertility
• Pregnancy complications

Your OBGYN may use medications, lifestyle changes, in-office procedures, and surgery when treating these concerns. Your specific OBGYN care depends on your age, health needs, and concerns.

Call the Center for Women’s Health today to benefit from excellent OBGYN care. Alternatively, you can use the website to schedule an appointment online.