Gynaecology or gynecology is the medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system (uterus, vagina, and ovaries). Literally, outside medicine, it means "the science of women". Its counterpart is andrology, which deals with medical issues specific to the male reproductive system.
Almost all modern gynaecologists are also obstetricians (see obstetrics and gynaecology). In many areas, the specialties of gynaecology and obste...
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Subdiscipline of:
Associated Diseases or Conditions:
- Cervical cancer ,
- Endometrial cancer ,
- Ovarian cancer ,
- Gonorrhoea ,
- Bacterial vaginosis ,
- Chancroid ,
- Trichomoniasis ,
- AIDS ,
- HIV infection ,
- Candidiasis
Hospitals with this Specialty:
- St Mary's Hospital, Manchester ,
- Jessop Hospital ,
- Tsan Yuk Hospital ,
- Krishna Hospital ,
- Daud Memorial Hospital ,
- Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Also known as:
- Gynaecology
