In the area of Gynecology, gynecology-obstetrics specialists follow women’s health from adolescence onwards.

From adolescence, regular follow-up and counseling by a gynecologist are essential for:

• Health promotion;
• A healthy sexual life;
• Prevention of gynecological diseases;
• Prevention of sexually transmitted diseases.

Delaying motherhood to increasingly later ages, characteristic of today’s society, makes regular follow-up in Gynecology even more important to detect and treat any problems that may interfere with fertility, such as endometriosis.

In the area of Obstetrics, these specialists are the professionals to consult when planning a pregnancy and seeking a preliminary assessment. During pregnancy:

• They provide prenatal counseling and diagnosis (both in normal pregnancies and in high-risk situations);
• They decide on the prescription and/or performance of all necessary exams (blood tests, obstetric ultrasounds, CTG, among others);
• They accompany childbirth and postpartum recovery.

The end of fertile life and menopause are also phases where the intervention of a gynecologist can be crucial for a good quality of life.

Common diseases that may require medical and/or surgical gynecological approach include:

• Uterine fibroids;
• Endometriosis;
• Gynecological cancer: ovaries, uterus, cervix, vulva, vagina;
• Genital prolapse.