Gynecology, sometimes known as gynaecology, is the branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of illnesses affecting women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. It is typically integrated with obstetrics to form the united field of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN). Gynecology covers treating women who are not pregnant, whereas Obstetrics deals with pregnancy and all of the procedures and issues that go along with it.
Gynecology includes both the medical and surgical sciences. Cancers, fibroids, etc. must be surgically removed, whereas many gynecological disorders require hormonal and other prescription medication.
A gynecologist is an expert in providing care for the reproductive health of women starting with the onset of her first menstruation and continuing until post-menopause. A gynecologist is responsible for both the diagnosis and treatment of any conditions that affect the reproductive system, including those that affect the cervix, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, or vagina.
Breast cancer is screened for before any symptoms or indicators are present in women. The best screening method for healthy women for breast cancer is mammography, which has been shown to reduce breast cancer-related fatalities. Breast imaging is done with a mammogram. Mammograms are often the most effective technique for women to detect breast cancer early when it is less difficult to treat and before it has grown large enough to feel or produce symptoms. Regular mammograms can reduce the likelihood of dying from breast cancer.
