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This is all about care of the pregnant woman. Thus it is important to know about [[pregnancy]] and [[birth]]. Once these are known, its important to learn about the key things that can go wrong, such as: | This is all about care of the pregnant woman. Thus it is important to know about [[pregnancy]] and [[birth]]. Once these are known, its important to learn about the key things that can go wrong, such as: | ||
*[[Miscarriage]] | |||
*[[Infections in pregnancy]] | *[[Infections in pregnancy]] | ||
*[[Diabetes in pregnancy]] | *[[Diabetes in pregnancy]] |
Revision as of 12:43, 22 October 2008
Gynaecology
This is all about the weird and horrifying things that happen to the equally mysterious and frightening world of female sexual organs.
The things that don't really fit into those categories are endometriosis, the menstrual cycle, its disorders plus when it ends i.e. the menopause.
Avoiding, and getting, pregnant
Contraception, fertility and early pregnancy are also important parts of gynae, even if the last one could strictly be obstetrics.
Obstetrics
This is all about care of the pregnant woman. Thus it is important to know about pregnancy and birth. Once these are known, its important to learn about the key things that can go wrong, such as: