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What is the difference between OB/GYN and gynecology?

Many people think OB/GYN and gynecology are the same thing. This is not true! An OB/GYN encompasses two specialties – obstetrics and gynecology – while gynecologists specialize in gynecology only. While a physician can have both medical specializations, there are differences between the two.

A woman’s needs change throughout life, and it’s important to know who you need to see for specific conditions and issues.

Obstetrics

An obstetrician specializes in obstetrics, which deals with all aspects of pregnancy, from prenatal care to post-natal care. An obstetrician delivers babies, whereas a gynecologist does not. An obstetrician can also provide therapies to help you get pregnant, such as fertility treatments. If you deliver a premature baby, an obstetrician can also provide guidance in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). An obstetrician will ensure you have a healthy pregnancy and that you deliver a healthy baby.

Obstetricians are also trained to handle pregnancy complications, such as:

Ectopic pregnancy, in which the fetus grows outside of the uterus
Signs of fetal distress, in which the fetus is not doing well for various reasons
Placenta issues
Preeclampsia
Delivery through Cesarean section

An obstetrician can also help you after you have delivered your baby and are dealing with issues such as postpartum depression.

Gynecology

A gynecologist specializes in caring for the reproductive health of a woman from the time she gets her first period all the way to post-menopause.

Any conditions that affect the reproductive system, such as those with the cervix, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, or vagina, are diagnosed and treated by a gynecologist. Gynecologists also perform recommended screenings such as breast exams, pap smears, and pelvic exams. They also perform hysterectomies and tubal ligations. A gynecologist can also provide human papillomavirus (HPV) shots to protect against cancer-causing HPV.

Gynecologists can also provide advice on sexual matters, such as responsible sexual practices, contraceptives, and protection against sexually transmitted diseases. All in all, if it’s a non-pregnancy issue that is related to female reproductive health, a gynecologist can take care of it.

A gynecologist may diagnose and treat issues, such as:

Irregular menstruation
Vaginal infections
Conditions that cause pain during sex
Cancers of the reproductive system
Prolapse of pelvic organs
Endometriosis
Cervical and vaginal polyps
Ovarian cysts
Uterine fibroids

Many physicians specialize in both obstetrics and gynecology to provide comprehensive care to patients. This way, they can address the full spectrum of their patients’ healthcare needs. These physicians are called OB/GYNs.

OB/GYN and Gynecology Services in Wooster Community Hospital

At Wooster Community Hospital, our gynecologists provide full-service medical care for your sexual and reproductive health care needs. We have two women’s centers: The Women’s Specialty Center and Bloomington Women’s Care.

Our obstetricians also offer comprehensive pregnancy care services at our Woman’s Pavilion. Regardless of what kind of care you need, we have compassionate obstetricians and gynecologists ready to provide you with the highest quality personalized care.

For more information about our obstetrics and gynecology services or to schedule an appointment, call Wooster Community Hospital at (330) 263-8144.

What Is an OB/GYN? A Look at Women’s Health Doctors

Women’s health is a field all on its own in medicine, which becomes clear to students pretty early on during medical school.

The physicians who specialize in women’s health—OB/GYNs—are important primary care providers, but their role might seem a bit unclear. Just what is an OB/GYN? And what does an OB/GYN do each day?

Join us as we explore the profession in more detail.

What is an OB/GYN?

Starting with a simple definition is a good way to get introduced to any medical field. So, what does OB/GYN mean? It’s an acronym that combines two closely related disciplines. OB stands for obstetrics or obstetrician, a physician who cares for women and their babies during pregnancy and childbirth. GYN stands for gynecology or gynecologist, a physician who specializes in treating female reproductive conditions. We asked Dr. Cherie Richey, OB/GYN and president of Columbus Women’s Care, to offer further clarification.

“This is an area of medicine that serves only female patients from puberty through menopause and beyond,” Dr. Richey explains.

A woman’s age, decision on whether to start a family, and specific health circumstances all influence what a visit to her doctor will entail. This means an OB/GYN’s patients can vary significantly.

“As an OB/GYN, you provide contraceptive options to women, screen for gynecologic cancers, deliver babies, and perform major surgeries,” Dr. Richey says.

What does an OB/GYN do?

Now, it’s time to look at the work these physicians do. An OB/GYN’s typical day will depend on whether they are a generalist or practice an OB/GYN subspecialty. Dr. Richey decided to become a generalist.

“I did not want to limit myself,” she explains. “The whole reason I chose the specialty was for the variety. To trim it down to one area did not make sense for me.”

It’s pretty typical for generalists to spend some days mostly at the office. Their clinic appointments might involve infection testing and treatment, routine annual exams, and prenatal check-ups. Still, OB/GYNs should expect the unexpected on days they intend to spend mostly in an outpatient setting.

“Usually, I am in the office,” Dr. Richey says. “But sometimes a woman will come into the hospital in labor, and I will have to leave to do a delivery, then return afterward to finish seeing patients.”

According to the American Medical Association (AMA), surgeries and other procedures are also a key part of what an OB/GYN does. Some common procedures are sonograms, Cesarean sections, and pelvic laparoscopy (a minimally invasive surgery to examine and repair pelvic organs). When OB/GYNs are on call, they may deliver babies and perform all sorts of procedures at any hour.

What are some OB/GYN subpecialties?

While the vast majority of OB/GYNs are generalists, data from the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) shows the number of OB/GYNs obtaining board certification in a subspecialty has been increasing recently. There are seven recognized subspecialties, which are outlined by the ABMS:

Critical care medicine: This specialty involves diagnosing, treating, and supporting critically ill and injured patients.
Complex family planning: An OB/GYN who subspecializes in complex family planning works with women who have complex conditions, and they consult with other providers to ensure proper reproductive care for their patients.
Female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery: Physicians who specialize in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery provide medical and surgical treatment to women with pelvic floor disorders.
Gynecologic oncology: Doctors who practice this OB/GYN subspecialty are trained in techniques used to provide the best possible treatment for patients with gynecologic cancers.
Hospice and palliative medicine: OB/GYNs who practice this subspecialty work with patients who have life-limiting illnesses, working to optimize quality of life and minimize suffering.
Maternal-fetal medicine: OB/GYNs who practice maternal-fetal medicine are experts in addressing health concerns for both the mother and baby, and they also help manage complications that arise during pregnancy.
Reproductive endocrinology and infertility: Reproductive endocrinologists are OB/GYNs who evaluate and treat fertility issues and hormonal dysfunctions.

What are the most important skills for OB/GYNs?

Some qualities are important for all types of physicians, but it takes a certain type of personality and skill to succeed as an OB/GYN. Effective communication capabilities are especially critical. While this competency is important for all doctors, it’s even more crucial for those practicing obstetrics and gynecology.

“An OB/GYN doctor’s ability to place patients at ease is so important.”

“The subject matter in this field is intensely personal, so an OB/GYN doctor’s ability to place patients at ease is so important,” Dr. Richey explains.

Remaining flexible is also important because, as Dr. Richey points out, unexpected situations occur frequently. It’s also essential to remain calm and composed under pressure.

“You will need nerves of steel and good surgical hands as well,” Dr. Richey says. “It is a procedure-driven area of medicine.”

How long does it take to become an OB/GYN, and what does the role entail?

Like all physicians, OB/GYNs must graduate from a four-year medical school, complete a postgraduate residency, and possibly complete a fellowship. This process will take at least eight years. You will also need to successfully pass each step of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) series.

Matching for residency is a particularly critical step on the path to becoming a doctor. These positions provide the actual training you need to practice medicine. While it’s unlikely any OB/GYN residency that participates in the National Resident Matching Program’s  Main Residency Match will be subpar, Dr. Richey does suggest doing a little bit of digging when you’re evaluating options.

“It is important to go to a program that will give you a full exposure to all the facets of the specialty,” she advises. Dr. Richey says you can get a good feel for this by looking for residency programs that feature a lot of deliveries, hysterectomies, and other procedures.

Those interested in a subspecialty will also need to complete an additional fellowship to obtain board certification in their desired field.

Become a primary care pioneer

So, what is an OB/GYN? These doctors are invaluable in addressing the most critical female reproductive needs. If you think you could picture yourself going into obstetrics/gynecology, you might want to learn more about obtaining the requisite education. Find out what it takes to pursue a medical degree by reading “A Sneak Peek at the Medical School Application Process.”

*This article was originally published in November 2018. It’s since been updated to reflect information relevant to 2021.

Women’s health is a field all on its own in medicine, which becomes clear to students pretty early on during medical school.

Join us as we explore the profession in more detail.

What is an OB/GYN?

“This is an area of medicine that serves only female patients from puberty through menopause and beyond,” Dr. Richey explains.

“As an OB/GYN, you provide contraceptive options to women, screen for gynecologic cancers, deliver babies, and perform major surgeries,” Dr. Richey says.

What does an OB/GYN do?

“I did not want to limit myself,” she explains. “The whole reason I chose the specialty was for the variety. To trim it down to one area did not make sense for me.”

What are some OB/GYN subpecialties?

What are the most important skills for OB/GYNs?

“An OB/GYN doctor’s ability to place patients at ease is so important.”

“The subject matter in this field is intensely personal, so an OB/GYN doctor’s ability to place patients at ease is so important,” Dr. Richey explains.

Remaining flexible is also important because, as Dr. Richey points out, unexpected situations occur frequently. It’s also essential to remain calm and composed under pressure.

“You will need nerves of steel and good surgical hands as well,” Dr. Richey says. “It is a procedure-driven area of medicine.”

How long does it take to become an OB/GYN, and what does the role entail?

Those interested in a subspecialty will also need to complete an additional fellowship to obtain board certification in their desired field.

Become a primary care pioneer

*This article was originally published in November 2018. It’s since been updated to reflect information relevant to 2021.

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Obstetric hospital - City Clinical Hospital named after E.O. Mukhin

State Clinical Hospital named after E.O. Mukhina, Moscow Department of Health,

Obstetric hospital - a detached 4-storey building with 160 beds. The obstetric hospital provides for the joint stay of mother and child. In the event of medical contraindications to cohabitation, observation and nursing of the newborn is carried out in the neonatal ward.

Virtual tour of the maternity hospital

Memo for future parents

gift sets for non-Muscovites

Exchange of transforming overalls from a gift box

In the maternity hospital it is possible to conclude a contract for childbirth.

Specialists - contract labor management

The hospital includes: It also includes the admission department of the obstetric hospital and the operating unit for 4 operating rooms.

Specialists of the maternity department

Pregnancy pathology department
Pregnancy pathology department has 75 beds. The department provides assistance to women who have problems with carrying a pregnancy of various origins at the indicated (short) gestation periods (22-32 weeks), patients at long gestational ages (33-42 weeks of gestation), for women with extragenital pathology, preeclampsia, placental dysfunction and the threat of premature birth, as well as for patients with extragenital pathology.

Specialists of the Department of Pathology of Pregnancy

Department of Newborns
The Department provides primary medical care for newborns. The purpose of the department's work is to develop a further individual plan for the child's medical observation in the first 1-3 days of a newborn's life. The work of the department is built on close contact between mother and child.
The department is designed for 85 beds, of which 12 beds are for premature babies.

Information about the work of the neonatal unit

Neonatal department specialists

Neonatal intensive care unit
The department includes 6 intensive care beds. Designed for resuscitation and intensive care of children born in a critical and serious condition.

Specialists of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Obstetric Physiological Unit
The 70-bed unit is designed to monitor and treat women in childbirth with a physiological postpartum period.

Specialists of the Obstetric Physiological Department

Obstetric Observational Department
Obstetric Observational Department for 15 beds, with 2 individual delivery rooms, manipulation room and isolation room. It is intended for observation, treatment, delivery and isolation of pregnant women, women in childbirth and puerperas with infectious diseases.

Specialists in the obstetric observation department

Department of anesthesiology and intensive care for adults
Department of anesthesiology and resuscitation for adult patients with resuscitation and intensive care wards for 6 beds. It is intended to provide anesthesia to women in childbirth, as well as for intensive care and resuscitation of pregnant women, women in labor and puerperas.

Specialists of the intensive care unit for adults

Specialists - doctors on duty

obstetric hospital development vector » Obstetrics and Gynecology

DOI

https://dx. doi.org/10.18565/aig.2017.10.92-97

Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology academician V.I. Kulakov of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow

Purpose of the study. Defining a list of the most important preferences associated with a woman's stay in an obstetric hospital.
Material and methods. The exploratory cross-sectional study included 400 women over 18 years of age admitted to a 24-hour hospital in obstetric beds. An anonymous survey was conducted, affecting non-clinical aspects of hospital stay. During the survey, it was proposed to select the 10 "most important" parameters corresponding to the individual preferences of the patients.
Research results. The empathy of physicians and nursing staff, as well as the need to inform patients in detail about medical prescriptions and tactics of planned treatment and diagnostic measures, were the “most important” preferences, along with the results of the treatment itself. Moreover, for women under 30 years old, as well as primiparas, the sensitive attitude of the nursing staff was of greater importance.
Conclusion. The knowledge gained about key preferences will help the heads of medical organizations in choosing priorities when introducing the concept of patient-centered care into the activities of obstetric institutions, and will also allow developing a methodology for its assessment in the future. 9Institute of Medicine Crossing the Quality Chasm: A New Health System for the Twenty-first Century. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press; 2001: Jul.

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Received on 09.12.2016

Accepted for publication on 23.12.2016

Shuvalova Marina Petrovna, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, Head. Department of Medical and Social Research of the Scientific and Organizational Support Service of the FSBI NTsAGiP named after A.I. academician V.I. Kulakov of the Ministry of Health of Russia. Address: 117997, Russia, Moscow, st. Academician Oparina, 4. Phone: 8 (495) 438-69-48. E-mail: [email protected]
Pismenskaya Tatyana Viktorovna, junior researcher of the department of medical and social research of the service of scientific and organizational support of the FSBI NCAGiP named after I. I. academician V.I. Kulakov of the Ministry of Health of Russia.
Address: 117997, Russia, Moscow, st. Academician Oparina, 4. Phone: 8 (495) 438-69-48. E-mail: [email protected]
Kan Natalya Enkynovna, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Head. obstetric observational department of the Federal State Budgetary Institution NTsAGiP them. academician V.I. Kulakov of the Ministry of Health of Russia.
Address: 117997, Russia, Moscow, st. Academician Oparina, 4. Phone: 8 (495) 438-09-88. E-mail: [email protected]
Tyutyunnik Viktor Leonidovich, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Head. Obstetric Physiological Department of the Federal State Budgetary Institution NTsAGiP them. academician V.I. Kulakov of the Ministry of Health of Russia.
Address: 117997, Russia, Moscow, st. Academician Oparina, 4. Phone: 8 (495) 438-85-08. E-mail: [email protected]
Tetruashvili Nana Kartlosovna, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Head 2nd Obstetric Department of Pathology of Pregnancy, FGBU NTsAGiP named after academician V.