Gynecology

It’s normal for people to use the terms “obstetrics” and “gynecology” interchangeably. However, there are differences between the two entities.

A Gynecologist specializes in caring for a woman’s reproductive health through all stages. They can offer care and treatment from the time a woman gets her first period. They’ll offer help all the way to a woman’s post-menopausal stage, too.

Gynecologists can offer treatment for any conditions that affect the reproductive system as well. These conditions might involve the:

• Cervix
• Ovaries
• Uterus
• Fallopian tubes
• Vagina

GYN doctors can also perform screenings related to reproductive health. These screenings can include pelvic exams, pap smears, and breast exams. You might need to visit a GYN doctor for a tubal ligation or hysterectomy as well.

They can also provide human papillomavirus (HPV) shots.

You might consider visiting GYN doctors for advice regarding sexual matters. For example, you can discuss contraceptives and sexual practices during an appointment. They can offer advice regarding protection against sexually transmitted diseases, too.

In other words, you can visit a gynecologist for concerns related to female reproductive health that aren’t related to pregnancies.

A few related issues might include:

• Endometriosis
• Irregular menstruation
• Uterine fibroids
• Ovarian cysts
• Cervical and vaginal polyps
• Prolapse of pelvic organs
• Cancers of the reproductive system
• Conditions that cause pain during sex
• Vaginal infections

If you become pregnant, however, you’ll need to visit an obstetrician (an Obstetrician and Gynecologist physician, a Family Physician who provides Obstetric care or a Midwife )

Dr. Sattari performs emergency and elective Gynecologic surgeries in Mackenzie Health ( Courtelluci Vaughan Hospital and Major Mackezie Hospital ).