Gynecology Tunisia is a medical specialty that deals with the female body and its genitals.
Note that the term "obstetrician" comes from the Latin "obstare", which means "to stand before", and that the term "gynecologist" comes from the Greek logo guaikos, which means "women's studies". Gynecology includes several branches: Gynecological medicine, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of functional diseases of the contraceptive cycle and menopause, and screening for genital cancer, reproductive medicine, involving infertility and infertility of couples and prenatal medicine to better assess the health of the fetus, including by fetal ultrasound.
Gynecology-Obstetrics Gynecologist Tunisia: fields of intervention
Gynecologists are experts in women's health. Depending on the reason for the consultation, several tests may be necessary:
- Defame;
- Vaginal exam;
- Ultrasound;
- Amniocentesis;
- Clinical practices related to medically assisted procreation.
The gynaecologist is also present during childbirth, either vaginal or caesarean.
There are many reasons to consult a gynecologist in Tunisia. A visit to the gynecologist is recommended for annual screening and whenever a woman has concerns about symptoms such as pelvic, vulvar and vaginal pain or abnormal bleeding from the uterus.
Conditions commonly treated by gynecologists include:
- Breast conditions;
- Problems with the uterus or vagina (such as pain, bleeding, abnormal discharge);
- Need for contraception (pills, intrauterine device, etc.);
- Consultation with a gynecologist during pregnancy for follow-up;
- Menopause and fertility problems.
Please note that it is recommended to consult a gynecologist once a year for regular follow-up.
A gynecologist can treat a girl or woman at any age.
Building a relationship with the doctor allows a girl or woman to be more comfortable asking questions about menstruation, sexuality, etc., and provides a point of contact if symptoms arise in the future.
This relationship also gives the doctor a chance to guide the woman's general well-being over the long term, through advice on important health and lifestyle issues.