Often Considered the Same, It's the Difference Between Obstetrics and Gynecology
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:
- Vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV)
- Whitish
- Urinary tract infection
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Menopause
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.