Gynaecology

The medical speciality concerned with the female reproductive tract. Gynaecology deals with contraception, the investigation and treatment of menstrual problems (see menstruation, disorders of), sexual problems, infertility, problems relating to the menopause, and disorders such as uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts. Gynaecology also covers disorders of early pregnancy, such as recurrent miscarriage.

 

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