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Gynaecology and obstetrics

Gynaecology is the branch of medicine that focuses on preventative healthcare and diseases of the female body from adolescence through to old age. In particular, gynaecologists focus on the female genitals (sexual and reproductive tract) and the female breast. Obstetrics is a field of gynaecology that focuses on care during pregnancy, birth and the post-natal period.

What diseases are treated by gynaecologists?

Gynaecologists treat diseases including breast cancer (breast carcinoma), myoma (benign tumours), cervical cancer, cervical changes or symptoms of disease during the menopause.