Know more about Gynaecology

Gynaecology is the study of medical science that deals with the health and functions of the female reproductive system. The subject revolves around the functions, diseases, disorders and treatments related to the female vagina, ovaries and uterus.

Doctors who deal with gynaecological problems in female patients are called Gynaecologists. Some of the common gynaecological symptoms include menstrual problems like heavy periods, irregular or intermittent periods, bleeding between periods, pelvic and abdominal pain between periods, irregular discharge and burning or itching. Patients suffering from any of these gynaecological problems are often diagnosed with uterine fibroids, cervical polyps and ovarian cysts. You can consult with the top gynaecologist in Kolkata at our clinic.

In precise, the common associated diseases of Gynaecology include Amennorrhoea (absence of menstruations), Dysmenorrhoea (painful periods), pre-cancerous and cancerous diseases, infertility, Menorrhagia (heavy menstruation), pelvic inflammatory disease, infections in uterus and cervix (bacterial, viral, fungal and protozoal), premenstrual syndrome and other vaginal diseases.

A wide range of treatments for Gynaecology are available, but its applications depend upon the type of symptoms and the age of patients.

The best gynaecologist in Kolkata uses a range of Gynaecological surgical procedures for treatments. The three commonly used surgical treatments of Gynaecology are Laparoscopy, Cone biopsies and Hysterectomies.

Laparoscopy involves the diagnosis of any kind of infections and cysts in the fallopian tubes or ovary, and removing the same. Cone biopsy is removing abnormal cells from the cervix area to prevent cervical cancer. Hysterectomy, on the other hand, involves removal of the uterus.

Other Gynaecology operations performed by the top gynaecologist in Kolkata include curettage and dilation (which is removal of uterine content), Oophorectomy (removal of the ovary), Tubal Ligation (permanent sterilization), Hysterescopy (inspecting uterine cavity), diagnostic laparoscopy (diagnosis and treatment of abdominal and pelvic pain), exploratory laparotomy, Appendectomy and cervical excision procedures.