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FIND A GYNECOLOGIST IN |
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GYNECOLOGIST IN SINGAPORE / GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
Dr Lisa Wong
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Many are unaware that Obstetrics and Gynecology are two different surgical specialties. But they are combined into a single practising specialty so that the doctor is able to care for pregnant and non-pregnant female patients. Obstetricians help women who are having reproductive issues and also oversee the care of pregnant women, and are present for the birth of children. They not only aid in labor and delivery, but can perform cesarean sections, induce labor, halt premature labor, or perform any other treatment required before, during or immediately after a woman has given birth. In Singapore, in order to call yourself a gynecologist, you must be recognised as one by the Singapore Specialist Accreditation Board. This means several more years of additional training and specialization after completing medical school and residency. Most gynecologists in Singapore are qualified in the UK and become members of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or RCOG. In Singapore, they are also registered with the Ministry of Health as well as the Singapore Medical Council. In some countries, babies are often delivered by nurses who are trained in midwifery. This practice is no longer done in Singapore. There are both men and women who choose to be a gynae, though some women think it best to see a female gynae for what are essentially “female” concerns. This has led to trends where gynecology and/or obstetrics clinics hire only female gynae. This doesn’t make the male gynecologists any less adept at their work. In fact, like in many other professions, some of the very best gynae in Singapore are men. Yet some women would rather see a female who may be able to empathize with things like cramps during menstruation, and feel less embarrassed when seeing a female doctor for very intimate examinations. One of the main jobs in a medical clinic devoted to gynecology is performing yearly exams: physical examinations of the uterus, vagina and pelvis. Gynecologists also use these yearly check-ins to help educate women about reproductive health and concerns, and to listen to any concerns a woman might have regarding menstrual cycles, birth control methods and menopause. |