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Difference between Obstetrics and Gynecology

Often Considered the Same, It's the Difference Between Obstetrics and Gynecology

Obstetrics and gynecology are different branches of medical science. Obstetrics focus on handling pregnancy and childbirth, while gynecology focuses on managing the problem of female reproductive organs.

Although the two are different, these two branches of science cover two of the biggest health problems in women, so they are incorporated into one specialty called OBGYN. In Indonesia, this specialist is given the title of Obstetrics &Gynecology (Obstetrics and Gynecology) or abbreviated as SpOG.

 Services Provided by Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialists

Midwifery is a branch of medicine that deals with pregnancy and childbirth, including before pregnancy until after birth.

Gynecology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the health of the female body and reproductive organs. This branch includes the diagnosis, treatment, and treatment of diseases related to the female reproductive organs.

Pregnant women usually visit an obstetrician and gynecologist for routine antenatal examination and care, namely analysis of pregnancy conditions and preparation for childbirth. According to the doctor's advice during pregnancy, the period varies, but they will see a doctor regularly every trimester.

One of the reasons many women choose treatment by obstetricians and obstetricians for their pregnancy is that they feel more comfortable after understanding the fetus's condition and pregnancy in more detail.

The focus of obstetric services that are also carried out to check for abnormalities during pregnancy and childbirth, among others:

  • Ectopic pregnancy, or pregnancy outside the uterus
  • The placental solution, which is a placenta that detaches from the uterus prematurely
  • Preeclampsia, which is characterized by high blood pressure, swelling of the legs, and the discharge of protein through urine
  • Pregnancy of old age or over 35 years of age
  • High-risk pregnancy, for example, in pregnant women who also have diabetes or high blood pressure.
  • Premature birth
  • The Baby's shoulder is stuck during childbirth (shoulder dystocia)
  • The umbilical cord (Prolapsed umbilical cord), which is the umbilical cord that comes out before the Baby, is then pinched
  • Bleeding during or after delivery
  • Uteri rupture, the occurrence of a tear in the lining of the uterus
  • Sepsis that occurs due to labor complications

Gynecological services lead to the health of the female reproductive organs, ranging from the vagina, uterus, ovaries to fallopian tubes. Gynecological services can also include handling problems related to women's breasts.

Some services that can be handled by gynecologists include:


Other Conditions That Require Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialists

In addition to pregnancy in general, several situations also require the services of obstetrics and gynecology specialists, namely:

  • Examination for premarital preparation
  • Pregnancy program for couples who want to seek pregnancy or infertile couples
  • Family planning program (KB)
  • Follow-up direction to prevent or reduce the impact of pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia  or  placenta previa
  • Pap smear examination for early detection of cervical cancer
  • Analysis of genetic factors for pregnancy preparation
  • Visum services for criminal acts such as rape and abortion

Obstetrics and gynecological examinations have many benefits for the health of both mother and child. The presence of obstetricians is expected to help increase awareness about the importance of maternal and child health and reproductive health and reduce maternal and child pain and death.

 

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