It’s a medical specialty focusing on women’s health, including pregnancy (obstetrics) and the female reproductive system (gynaecology).

OB-GYNs provide a wide range, from routine checkups and preventive care to pregnancy care, childbirth, minimally invasive surgery, and treatment for various gynaecological conditions.

Schedule your first well-woman exam at 13-15 and regularly throughout your life. See an OB-GYN for any concerns about reproductive health, menstruation, or pregnancy planning.

These include irregular periods, pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, vaginal discharge, and difficulty with urination or intercourse.

Depending on your needs, OB-GYNs use tests like Pap smears, pelvic exams, ultrasounds, blood tests, and biopsies.

It assesses kidney function and helps diagnose conditions like kidney disease.

Typically, fasting is not necessary, but informing your healthcare provider about medications and recent illnesses is essential.

It provides crucial information about kidney health, aiding in diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of kidney-related conditions.

Results are usually available within a day, allowing for prompt medical decisions based on kidney function assessment.

Preparation includes a pre-surgical evaluation, imaging studies, and discussing the procedure and recovery process with your medical team.