San Antonio Gynecology is the study of women's health care with a particular focus on the female reproductive organs, endocrine system, and urogenital tract. A gynecologist is a physician who has completed medical school after college and has decided to specialize in gynecology and obstetrics, the care of women during childbirth and pregnancy. Although many physicians practice both obstetrics and gynecology, some specialize in one area more than another. The female reproductive organs include the vaginal canal, cervix, uterus, and ovaries. Gynecologists will monitor these structures in women to ensure the early diagnosis and treatment of any disease or abnormality that might develop, such as cancer. Regular visits to a gynecologist can detect possible cervical cancer in a woman or can proven the spread of ovarian cancer. Gynecologists can also carry out surgery, such as a hysterectomy, for example, which involves the partial or complete removal of internal reproductive organs, such as the uterus and ovaries.
In addition to the reproductive organs, gynecologists are also concerned with problems and diseases of the urogenital tract, which includes the reproductive organs but focuses on the urinary system. Accordingly, women who have bladder or urination difficulties see a gynecologist for help. Urinary tract infections are common among women and are frequently addressed by gynecologists. Another focus of gynecological care is the endocrine system, which is composed of glands that secrete chemicals called hormones. In women these hormones regulate the menstrual cycle, some aspects of behavior, and other biological features. Gynecologists will monitor a woman's hormone levels and address health issues related to abnormalities in their menstrual cycle. Women who are experiencing menopause or exploring hormone replacement therapy (HRT) might also see a gynecologist. In addition, gynecologists will help patients explore options for birth control and, as appropriate, prescribe the right kind of hormonal birth control. In addition to their other duties, gynecologists also deal with a variety of other women's health issues. Gynecologists perform breast exams, looking for any disfigurement or lumps in the breast that might indicate breast cancer. They can teach women how to perform a breast self-exam every month to monitor themselves for early indications of breast cancer. Preventing and treating sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is another important part of the work of gynecologists, which can include discussing safer [censored] practices and sexual decision making.
Women who are experiencing fertility problems might consult a San Antonio Gynecology specialist or gynecologist, especially one who specializes in reproductive medicine, to address their infertility. These gynecologists use a variety of methods to help a woman become pregnant. Methods include artificial insemination and in vitro fertilization, in which a human egg is harvested (either from the mother or from a surrogate), fertilized in a test tube, and then implanted into the mother's womb to develop into a fetus.
