What Exactly Does an OB-GYN Do?

An obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) is a practitioner of medicine who specializes in both obstetrics and gynecology and the treatment and care of female reproductive health. Although both of these two branches deal with the female reproductive system, obstetrics focuses on pregnant women, while gynecology treats a wider variety of reproductive conditions and diseases. If you have ever wondered about seeing an OB-GYN in Fort Worth, TX, but are not exactly sure what they do, here is some information to help.

OB-GYN Specialties

Gynecology

Gynecology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of female health issues, particularly those affecting the reproductive system.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that young women first see a gynecologist between the ages of 13 and 15. In addition, scheduling an annual pelvic exam can help in the detection of odd growths or other potentially harmful changes in your reproductive system, in addition to testing for sexually transmitted infections (STI). If you frequently experience problems such as abnormal discharge or menstrual irregularities, you should aim to visit your OB-GYN at least once a year.

Obstetrics

Obstetricians are medical doctors that specialize in caring for women before, during, and after childbirth. Obstetricians are trained to handle high-risk pregnancies and deliveries, and they also have the ability to intervene and perform cesarean sections (C-sections) when necessary.

Infertility Treatment

In addition to gynecology and obstetrics, OB-GYNs also specialize in delivering solutions to women who want to improve their chances of getting pregnant. Some of these solutions may include intrauterine insemination (IUI) or ovulation induction.

Ovulation induction is a medical treatment in which medicine is used to induce ovulation (production of fertile eggs). Intrauterine insemination, or IUI, is a method of facilitating fertilization by introducing sperm cells directly into the uterus.

Women's Wellness

For a more well-rounded approach to women's health, some OB-GYNs, such as those at Women's Health Medical Group, P.A., may offer various women's wellness services that can include:

• Cholesterol screenings
• Colon cancer screenings
• Immunizations
• Mammographies
• Pap smears
• Thyroid screenings

See an OB-GYN in Fort Worth, Lake Worth, and Burleson, TX

Women's Health Medical Group is dedicated to giving you the best choices about wellness, gynecology, infertility, and obstetrics throughout every stage of your life. To learn more about the practice or to schedule an appointment, contact (817) 345-5336 today.