What is the Meaning & Definition of Gynecology
Gynaecology is a branch of medicine that is responsible for the study, diagnosis and treatment of the diseases of women, encompassing all aspects of women's health. The field of action of Gynaecology is not limited to adult women, adolescents and even children can present problems in the gynaecological sphere that need evaluation and treatment by this specialty.
Gynecology consultation is one of the main consultations in preventive medicine, being a must visit at least once a year by the women of reproductive age, even before initiating sexual activity, that is the best time to play aspects related to fertility, family planning, contraception and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. Once the reproductive age Gynecology encompasses aspects of the older woman, especially menopause and osteoporosis.
The gynecological exam begins with an interrogation related to the developmental age, characteristics of the menstrual cycle, use of contraception, pregnancies, other diseases that have women and surgeries have been performed. Then conducted a physical examination detailed with emphasis on examination of moms in search of lesions like nodules, lumps, nipple changes and secretions, breast exam complemented with armpits scan to identify nodes swollen or increased size that can alert of any problems in the breast; later is present abdomen, pelvic cavity, and the external genitalia in search for alterations.
To evaluate the internal genitals item is the introduction of an I speculate in the vaginal cavity, this allows to evaluate the vagina and cervix especially, display is complemented by sampling of the hole and the surface of the cervix for a study called cytology, commonly known as Test or PAP test then apply an iodine-based solution known as Schiller Test, which identifies potentially malignant lesions that may be present although alterations is not displayed at first glance, these lesions are recognized because they are not colored, this test is of great help to guide the gynecologist of the sites where the samples for biopsy studies should be taken.
The study of Cytology of the sample taken is the only way to make a diagnosis early injuries as the cancer of cervix and infection by the human papillomavirus (HPV) virus.
Gynecologic evaluation is usually complemented by imaging studies that allow to study better structures that are not so accessible to physical examination, major applied tests include ultrasound that is practiced in breast and also to pelvic or intravaginal level, this study allows to better evaluate the uterus and its inner layer or endometrium, fallopian tubes and ovaries. Another study that has gained great boom is mammography, this is a test of rays X which can better visualization of breast tissue, has the advantage that allows to identify early calcifications of the breast cancer before it can be detected with touch.
Another aspect that is part of the comprehensive assessment of women is related to pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal phase known as puerperium; These actions correspond to a discipline known as Obstetrics Gynecology-associated, these sciences have interrelated to the extent that combine and the majority of doctors gynecologists are Ob / Gyns.
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Gynecology consultation is one of the main consultations in preventive medicine, being a must visit at least once a year by the women of reproductive age, even before initiating sexual activity, that is the best time to play aspects related to fertility, family planning, contraception and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. Once the reproductive age Gynecology encompasses aspects of the older woman, especially menopause and osteoporosis.
The gynecological exam begins with an interrogation related to the developmental age, characteristics of the menstrual cycle, use of contraception, pregnancies, other diseases that have women and surgeries have been performed. Then conducted a physical examination detailed with emphasis on examination of moms in search of lesions like nodules, lumps, nipple changes and secretions, breast exam complemented with armpits scan to identify nodes swollen or increased size that can alert of any problems in the breast; later is present abdomen, pelvic cavity, and the external genitalia in search for alterations.
To evaluate the internal genitals item is the introduction of an I speculate in the vaginal cavity, this allows to evaluate the vagina and cervix especially, display is complemented by sampling of the hole and the surface of the cervix for a study called cytology, commonly known as Test or PAP test then apply an iodine-based solution known as Schiller Test, which identifies potentially malignant lesions that may be present although alterations is not displayed at first glance, these lesions are recognized because they are not colored, this test is of great help to guide the gynecologist of the sites where the samples for biopsy studies should be taken.
The study of Cytology of the sample taken is the only way to make a diagnosis early injuries as the cancer of cervix and infection by the human papillomavirus (HPV) virus.
Gynecologic evaluation is usually complemented by imaging studies that allow to study better structures that are not so accessible to physical examination, major applied tests include ultrasound that is practiced in breast and also to pelvic or intravaginal level, this study allows to better evaluate the uterus and its inner layer or endometrium, fallopian tubes and ovaries. Another study that has gained great boom is mammography, this is a test of rays X which can better visualization of breast tissue, has the advantage that allows to identify early calcifications of the breast cancer before it can be detected with touch.
Another aspect that is part of the comprehensive assessment of women is related to pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal phase known as puerperium; These actions correspond to a discipline known as Obstetrics Gynecology-associated, these sciences have interrelated to the extent that combine and the majority of doctors gynecologists are Ob / Gyns.
Article contributed by the team of collaborators.