Obstetrics and gynaecology (O&G;) is a broad specialty which deals with the many facets of women’s health. Obstetricians are responsible for the health of mother and fetus during the prenatal, intra- and postpartum periods. This role may vary from routine outpatient monitoring of the normal pregnancy, to rapid decision making and intervention in times of obstetric emergencies such as severe pre-eclampsia or life-threatening postpartum haemorrhage. Gynaecologists focus on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the female reproductive system. Management of problems such as gynaecological malignancies, sexually transmitted diseases, infertility, sexual dysfunction and the menopause requires a doctor who is adept with both patient counseling and a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. One of the main attractions of obstetrics and gynaecology is the integration of medical and surgical aspects of patient care.

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