Gynaecologist

A Gynaecologist is a doctor who deals in the care of women with problems of the female reproductive system (ovaries, fallopian tubes, womb, cervix, vagina).

Description

A Gynaecologist  is a CARE PROFESSIONAL.

A Gynaecologist  is a doctor who deals in the care of women with problems of the female reproductive system (ovaries, fallopian tubes, womb, cervix, vagina).

Some Gynaecologists specialise in urogynaecology (bladder incontinence), reproductive medicine (fertility problems and recurrent miscarriage), colposcopy (dealing with abnormal smears), gynae-oncology (cancer of the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries), contraception and menopause.

For further information on Gynaecologists, see the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists  website at:  A to Z of medical terms.

Also Known As

This NHS business definition is also known by these names:

Context Alias
Plural Gynaecologists

Where Used

Type Link How used
Data Element CARE PROFESSIONAL STAFF GROUP (MATERNITY) references in description Gynaecologist
Attribute CARE PROFESSIONAL STAFF GROUP FOR MATERNITY references in description Gynaecologist
Data Element CARE PROFESSIONAL TYPE (PREGNANCY FIRST CONTACT) references in description Gynaecologist
Attribute CARE PROFESSIONAL TYPE FOR PREGNANCY FIRST CONTACT references in description Gynaecologist
NHS Business Definition Gynaecologist references in description Gynaecologist