Gynecologist: Who is it? What do you do?

Contrary to what happens for other specialists whose consultation is normally required only in the presence of particular conditions or pathologies, the gynecologist takes care of carrying out check-ups even in the absence of diseases, as well as following the woman throughout the period. of pregnancy.

Therefore, the tasks of the gynecologist are not limited to the identification of a possible pathological state and its treatment, but are much more numerous. Summarizing them, it can be stated that the gynecologist is to be considered as the reference figure for:

• Evaluate the state of health of the female genital system;
• Diagnose disorders, pathologies and alterations of the reproductive system;
• Prescribe pharmacological treatments to cure the aforementioned disorders and diseases;
• Prescribe, if necessary and / or requested by the patient, the most suitable method of contraception;
• Follow and help women with conception difficulties and suspected infertility.

In addition to the above, the gynecologist also deals with:

• Respond to the doubts and concerns of women of any age regarding their genital apparatus, their intimacy, their sexuality, etc .;
• Provide information on sex education and advice on how to avoid risky behaviors (this information is especially - but not exclusively - useful to girls and young women who undergo their first gynecological examination);
• Follow the woman during gestation as well as in the post-pregnancy period;
• Follow the woman during the menopause.