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Gynaecology is the medicinal specialty of diseases of the female reproductive system (uterus, vagina, and ovaries). Almost all modern gynaecologists are also obstetricians. It is typically a consultant specialty. In most countries women must see a general practitioner (GP; also known as a family practitioner (FP)) first. If their condition requires knowledge or equipment unavailable to the GP they are referred to a gynaecologist. However in the United States law and many health insurance plans allow gynaecologists to provide primary care and some women select that option.

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rdfs:label	Gynecology
rdfs:comment	Gynaecology is the medicinal specialty of diseases of the female reproductive system (uterus, vagina, and ovaries). Almost all modern gynaecologists are also obstetricians. It is typically a consultant specialty. In most countries women must see a general practitioner (GP; also known as a family practitioner (FP)) first. If their condition requires knowledge or equipment unavailable to the GP they are referred to a gynaecologist. However in the United States law and many health insurance plans allow gynaecologists to provide primary care and some women select that option. Gynecology is the medical specialty that deals with diseases and conditions of the female reproductive system. It is usually practiced together with obstetrics. A specialist in the field is a gynecologist. Gynecology is arguably the oldest medical specialty. The oldest known medical text of any kind dates to 1,800 B.C.E. is on the subject of fertility, pregnancy and contraception. The field was already well established and the school of Hippocrates published several works on the subject that pre-dated Hippocrates himself.
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abstract	Gynaecology is the medicinal specialty of diseases of the female reproductive system (uterus, vagina, and ovaries). Almost all modern gynaecologists are also obstetricians. It is typically a consultant specialty. In most countries women must see a general practitioner (GP; also known as a family practitioner (FP)) first. If their condition requires knowledge or equipment unavailable to the GP they are referred to a gynaecologist. However in the United States law and many health insurance plans allow gynaecologists to provide primary care and some women select that option. As in all of medicine the main tools of diagnosis are clinical history and examination. Gynaecological examination is special in that it is quite intimate, and it involves special equipment, the speculum. The speculum consists of two hinged blades of concave metal or plastic which are used to retract the tissues of the vagina and permit examination of the cervix the lower part of the uterus located within the upper portion of the vagina. Gynaecologists typically do a bimanual examination (one hand on the abdomen two fingers in the vagina) to palpate the cervix, uterus, ovaries and bony pelvis. It is not uncommon to do a rectovaginal exam for complete evaluation of the pelvis particularly if any suspicious masses are appreciated. Male gynaecologists often have a female chaperone (nurse or medical student) for their examination. An abdominal and/or vaginal ultrasound can be used to confirm any abnormalities appreciated with the bimanual examination or when indicated by the patient's history. Gynecology is the medical specialty that deals with diseases and conditions of the female reproductive system. It is usually practiced together with obstetrics. A specialist in the field is a gynecologist. Gynecology is arguably the oldest medical specialty. The oldest known medical text of any kind dates to 1,800 B.C.E. is on the subject of fertility, pregnancy and contraception. The field was already well established and the school of Hippocrates published several works on the subject that pre-dated Hippocrates himself. Gynecology relies heavily on medical history and physical examination, moreso than other medical specialities, which usually rely on lab tests. Because if it's nature, it requires a physician with an excellent bedside manner. Gynecologist typically deal with cancers of the reproductive system, incontinence, failure to menstruate, painful menstruation, heavy menstruation, infertility, prolapse of the reproductive organs and infections of the reproductive tract.

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