Obstetrics and Gynaecology (or obstetrics and gynecology; often abbreviated to OB/GYN, OBG, O&G or Obs & Gynae) is the medical specialty dealing with fields of obstetrics and gynecology through only one postgraduate training program. This combined training prepares the practicing OB/GYN to be adept at the care of female reproductive organs health and also the management of obstetric complications, even through surgery.
Obstetrics & Gynaecology may choose to specialize in the following areas:
- Acute and chronic medical conditions
- Adolescent gynecology
- Behavioral problems
- Cancer
- Endocrinology
- Health maintenance during pregnancy
- Infertility
- Operative Gynecology
- Pregnancy and delivery
- Preventative health
- Urinary tract disorders
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
Cost of Treatment
In general, the cost of Obstetrics & Gynaecology treatment varies from $300 to $4000 depending upon the treatment and other factors and one geographic area to another.