Obstetricians-gynaecologists, they are everywhere but what exactly do they do and when is the right time to pay them a visit?
An obstetrician-gynaecologist is a doctor who specializes in female reproductive health. OB-GYNs can specialize either or both obstetrics and gynaecology. Obstetricians fall under the branch of medicine that involves medical and surgical care given before, during, and after a woman gives birth. OBs focus on taking care of the pregnant mother and her baby during maternity. Their services are needed in the pregnancy, during labour, during childbirth, and until the postpartum period.
While gynaecology mainly focuses on the women’s body and their reproductive system. They give diagnosis and treatment to illnesses pertaining to female’s reproductive system including the vagina, the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, and the uterus. Gynaecology covers are wider scope compared to obstetricians because their care starts from puberty throughout adulthood.
What is an OB-GYN?
As mentioned earlier, they are doctors who have specialized training in obstetrics &gynaecology. They provide preventive gynaecology care and gynaecology services such as pelvic exams, ultrasound, pap smears, and blood work. The OB-GYNs are the go-to person to answer your questions about pregnancy, reproductive health, infertility, sex, and everything under the sun concerning female reproduction.
When should you visit your OB-GYN?
The ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist) encourages females to start receiving gynaecology care between 13 and 15. The first visit is just to establish rapport between the physician and the teen. No particular exam is done at this stage unless the teenager has medical problems or has been sexually active.
The first pap smear and pelvic exam may be done by age 21 or by the time they are engaging in sex. ACOG also recommends that women visit their Obstetrician-gynecologists annually. However, if you are want to do STD Testing, suffered from a suspected pregnancy or miscarriage, you are having pregnancy complications, you are feeling pain during sex, you suspect infertility or you have questions about sexual health then you may visit your OB anytime you deem fit.
Services offered in Grace Health
Here in Grace Health, we aim in building a health care team that’s patient centered. We make the treatments with your health in our mind. We lace compassion to our high-quality healthcare to our patients. Included in our services are as follows:
- Primary care for all ages – Grace Health offers day-to-day health care that’s given by a health care provider. Our primary care physicians are your first stop for medical care.
- Women’s care services – our highly qualified and caring staff provide care for women regardless of age and income. We offer tests for Sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy testing and counselling, prenatal services, and others.
- Pediatric and well-child-care from birth – pediatric care is the branch of medicine that deals with medical care to infants to young adults.
- Behavioural health services – Consultation and services for patients who are suffering from depressions and mental disorders are also offered here in Grace Health.
Since its founding, Grace Health has now grown to seven clinics in Kentucky. Out medical staff not only focus on patients in pain but as well as preventive measures such as community outreach and education and school-based health services. With your health in mind, Grace Health is your warm haven during your unhealthy hour.
