Gynaecologists
- Dr. Afia Rafique
- Dr. Sana Iftikhar
- Dr. Nazima Noureen Niazi
- Dr. Kiran Nasir
A gynecologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the female reproductive system. Their expertise covers a wide range of conditions and health concerns specific to women, particularly those related to the ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, and vagina. Gynecologists are trained to manage both medical and surgical issues, providing care from adolescence through to menopause and beyond.
Services Provided by Gynecologists:
- Routine Checkups and Preventive Care:
- Pelvic exams: A routine check to assess the health of the reproductive organs.
- Pap smears: A test to detect cervical cancer and other abnormalities in the cervix.
- Breast exams: To detect lumps, masses, or changes that may indicate breast cancer.
- Family planning and contraception: Advising on birth control methods, including pills, intrauterine devices (IUDs), implants, and sterilization.
- Pregnancy Care:
- Prenatal care: Monitoring the health of both the mother and the developing baby throughout pregnancy. This includes regular checkups, ultrasounds, blood tests, and advice on healthy pregnancy practices.
- Labor and delivery care: Many gynecologists are also obstetricians, which means they are trained to deliver babies and provide postnatal care.
- Management of Menstrual Disorders:
- Abnormal bleeding: Treatment of irregular periods, heavy menstrual bleeding, or lack of menstruation (amenorrhea).
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS): Management of symptoms such as mood swings, cramps, and fatigue related to the menstrual cycle.
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): Managing hormonal imbalances that affect menstruation and fertility.
- Treatment of Reproductive Health Issues:
- Endometriosis: A condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pain and infertility.
- Fibroids: Non-cancerous growths in the uterus that can cause heavy bleeding and pain.
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID): An infection of the female reproductive organs that can lead to chronic pain and infertility if left untreated.
- Fertility Issues:
- Infertility treatments: Gynecologists help identify the causes of infertility and can recommend treatments, including medications, in vitro fertilization (IVF), or surgery if necessary.
- Surgical Procedures:
- Hysterectomy: The removal of the uterus, sometimes necessary for conditions such as cancer, fibroids, or endometriosis.
- Laparoscopy: A minimally invasive surgery often used to diagnose and treat conditions like endometriosis or ovarian cysts.
- Colposcopy: A procedure used to examine the cervix and vagina more closely after abnormal pap smear results.
- Menopause Management:
- Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): Helping women manage the symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes, mood swings, and vaginal dryness.
- Bone health: Addressing issues like osteoporosis that can arise post-menopause due to reduced estrogen levels.
- Sexual Health:
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs): Diagnosis and treatment of STIs, as well as providing education on prevention.
- Sexual dysfunction: Treatment of issues like painful intercourse, low libido, or other sexual health concerns.
Training and Expertise:
Gynecologists undergo extensive medical training, which includes earning a medical degree, completing a residency in obstetrics and gynecology (typically 4 years), and may also pursue further specialization through fellowship programs. Many gynecologists also become obstetricians, providing additional expertise in pregnancy and childbirth.