Gynaecologist

A gynecologist is a doctor who specializes in female reproductive health. They diagnose and treat issues related to the female reproductive tract. This includes the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries and breasts.

What Does a Gynecologist Do?

Gynecologists give reproductive and sexual health services that include pelvic exams, Pap tests, cancer screenings, and testing and treatment for vaginal infections.

They diagnose and treat reproductive system disorders such asheavy periods, menstrual irregularity, endometriosis, infertility, ovarian cysts, and pelvic pain. They may also treat for people with ovarian, cervical, and uterus cancers.

Education and Training

Gynecologists are physicians who have completed specialized training in the female reproductive system. Like any medical doctor, a gynecologist must complete medical school followed by postgraduate program. In India, postgraduate program process cover obstetrics and gynecology in combination.

The process involves:

- 4.5 years’ worth of medical school followed by 1 year of internship

- 3 years of post graduate residency programme

- Successful completion of the Qualifying Exam, a written test

- Documented experience in patient care

- Successful completion of the Certifying Exam, an oral test