The Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OB-GYN) Department specializes in women's reproductive health, pregnancy, and childbirth. This department provides comprehensive care to women at all stages of life, from adolescence through menopause and beyond. The OB-GYN department is typically divided into two main areas: obstetrics, which focuses on pregnancy and childbirth, and gynecology, which deals with the broader
spectrum of women's reproductive health.
Obstetrics
- Prenatal Care: Monitoring and managing the health of both mother and baby during pregnancy through regular check-ups, ultrasounds, and screenings.
- High-Risk Pregnancy Management: Specialized care for pregnancies with increased risks due to conditions like diabetes, hypertension, multiple pregnancies, or previous pregnancy complications.
- Labor and Delivery: Managing childbirth, including natural births, C-sections, and any necessary interventions to ensure the safety of both mother and baby.
- Postnatal Care: Care and support for the mother and newborn after delivery, including monitoring recovery, breastfeeding support, and postpartum depression screening.
- Fetal Medicine: Specialized care for fetal health, including diagnosis and treatment of fetal abnormalities and conditions.
Gynecology
- Routine Gynaecological Exams: Regular check-ups, including Pap smears, pelvic exams, and breast exams to monitor and maintain reproductive health.
- Contraception and Family Planning: Counselling and provision of birth control options, including pills, IUDs, implants, and sterilization procedures.
- Menstrual Disorders: Diagnosis and treatment of issues such as irregular periods, heavy bleeding, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
- Menopause Management: Support and treatment for symptoms of menopause, including hormone replacement therapy, lifestyle changes, and managing associated health risks.
- Gynecological Infections: Diagnosis and treatment of infections, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and vaginal infections.
- Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis: Managing conditions that cause chronic pelvic pain, including endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
- Fertility and Infertility Treatment: Evaluation and treatment of infertility, including hormonal therapies, in vitro fertilization (IVF), and other assisted reproductive technologies.
- Gynecological Surgery: Surgical interventions for conditions like fibroids, ovarian cysts, uterine prolapse, and cancers of the reproductive organs.
- Cervical and Ovarian Cancer Screening and Treatment: Regular screening for early detection of cervical and ovarian cancers, along with appropriate treatment plans including surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation.
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Advanced Prenatal Diagnosis: High-resolution ultrasound, amniocentesis, and other tests to diagnose fetal conditions.
- Management of Complications: Addressing complications such as preterm labor, gestational diabetes, and preeclampsia.
- Genetic Counselling: Providing information and support to parents at risk of genetic disorders.
Reproductive Endocrinology
- Hormonal Imbalances: Diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to hormonal dysfunction, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and thyroid disorders.
- Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART): Techniques like IVF, egg/sperm donation, and surrogacy for couples facing fertility challenges.
