Obstetric & Reproductive Medicine

Obstetric and Reproductive Medicine are closely related fields focused on women's reproductive health, pregnancy, and childbirth.

Obstetrics

Obstetrics deals with the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. It covers:

Prenatal care (monitoring the health of mother and fetus)

Labor and delivery (including normal and complicated births)

Postnatal care (managing recovery after childbirth)

Management of high-risk pregnancies, C-sections, pre-eclampsia, and gestational diabetes

Reproductive Medicine

Reproductive medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating infertility and hormonal disorders related to reproduction. It involves:

Fertility assessments for men and women

Assisted reproductive technologies (ART), such as:

In vitro fertilization (IVF)

Intrauterine insemination (IUI)

Hormonal therapies for menstrual or ovulation disorders

Treatment of conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, and early menopause

Reproductive endocrinology, which manages hormone-related reproductive issues.