Competent, caring doctors are very important to our overall health. They help us maintain our good health and treat us when we’re in a down slump. One very important doctor that all women should visit is the obstetrician/gynecologist. Every woman should visit the OBGYN once she reaches the age of eighteen or becomes sexually active. Gynecologists perform yearly checkups on women to insure the health of their womanly parts, such as the uterus and breasts; they can also recommend and prescribe methods of birth control. Obstetricians work with pregnant women to ensure a healthy pregnancy, healthy newborn, and healthy mother throughout the process. Nearly every doctor that deals with womanly matters is certified as both an obstetrician and gynecologist.
Gynecologists work to keep women healthy. It’s recommended that women see a gynecologist yearly for appropriate exams and testing to check for any issues or cancer of the woman anatomy. Gynecologists monitor the health of your uterus, ovaries, vagina, cervix, and breasts through the use of appropriate tests during your yearly visits. These doctors perform pap smears to check for any issues or cancer and to insure your body is healthy. If they suspect any problems, they can perform ultrasounds for more thorough checks of your anatomy. Gynecologists also help women maintain good breast health by performing breast checks as well as mammograms after a certain age to check for breast cancer. Gynecologists are qualified to explain different methods of birth control and are certified to prescribe them for you.
The job of an obstetrician is to help pregnant women stay healthy throughout their pregnancy. The doctor will monitor the expecting mother periodically throughout her pregnancy, performing tests and ultrasounds at the appropriate stages of pregnancy. All visits and tests are designed to monitor the health and wellness of both the mother and the unborn child. Obstetricians also deliver newborns; they work with a nurse to insure the healthy deliver of babies as well as the continued good health of the mother.
OBGYNs have a very unique, yet diverse job to perform. They look after all facets of a woman’s wellbeing. They perform yearly visits with each patient to ensure her health; they check for cancers and other illnesses. They also help pregnant women continue a healthy pregnancy for both she and the unborn baby. They also deliver babies. Obstetrician/gynecologists are trained in areas of birth control and fertility, and they’re able to assist with prescribing medication pertaining to these issues. You should never skip appointments with your OBGYN, as it’s very important to your health.
Seeing a OBGYN can be embarrassing, but it’s a necessary part of a woman’s life. Obstetrics and Gynecology work to make sure your “woman parts” are healthy and functioning properly. Dr. Polcino is an OBGYN based in the Long Island, New York area and has been assisting women for over 30 years.
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