Two medical specialties that deal with female reproductive health are obstetrics and gynaecology. The two specialties are frequently done in tandem, and the various practitioners are trained jointly, as a result of the numerous changes and developments that have taken place over the years. Because of this, they are frequently considered as a single specialty.

What do gynaecologists and obstetricians do?
Obstetrics focuses on the treatment of pregnant women and their unborn children both throughout pregnancy and childbirth. In order to determine if the mother is recuperating well, it also addresses the prenatal care of the foetus and postoperative care of the mother. Gynaecology is the general term used to describe the diagnosis and treatment of any condition or illness affecting the female reproductive system. The uterus, ovaries, cervix, and vaginal organs are included in this section of medicine.

Different procedures carried out by a gynaecologist and an obstetrician An obstetrician also handles issues that could develop during labour, such as:

• External Cephalic Version (ECV) – Medical term for turning a baby inside the mother's womb so that it faces the right way.
• Caesarian – An obstetrician performs a surgical birth of the child when vaginal delivery is not a viable option.
• Cervical cerclage – This treatment aims to fortify a woman's cervix in order to stop miscarriages.

Gynaecology focuses on the medical and surgical management of disorders or diseases affecting the female reproductive system. The following operations can also be carried out by gynaecologists:

• Cone Biopsies (the removal of precancerous cells in the cervix)
• Hysterectomy
• Laparoscopy

When is it appropriate to see a gynaecologist? If you have a gynaecologist, you should:

Pain in the pelvic area; irregular menstruation; odd vaginal bleeding; or any lump or unusual growth that may be felt or seen.