Gynecology And Obstetrics-

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Welcome to 's gynecology department!
Gynecology deals with gender-related diseases in non-pregnant women. In contrast, obstetrics (childbirth) deals with the pregnant woman. In Germany, every gynecologist is usually also an obstetrician and can look after non-pregnant and pregnant women. Another important aspect of the field is the oncological and endocrinological care and treatment of patients in connection with gynecological diseases.

Below you will find an overview of our pages on the subject of gynecological diseases & obstetrics.

Diseases of the female breast

Did you notice a lumpy change when you palpated your chest, or is your chest unusually tight? Here is an overview of the most common diseases of the female breast:

mastitis
Swelling of the chest
Breast cyst
Breast cancer
Benign breast tumor

Diseases of the vagina

Many women experience a vaginal disorder at least once in their life. The most common illness in younger women is an infection of the vagina, which manifests itself as itching or whitish-crumbly discharge. Women after the menopause, on the other hand, are more likely to suffer from vaginal dryness and the associated pain due to the hormonal change.
Here is an overview of the various diseases of the vagina:

Vaginal fungus
Vaginal infection
Bacterial vaginosis
Bartholinitis
Swelling in the vaginal entrance
Vaginal cramp
Vaginal dryness
Vaginal cancer

Diseases of the uterus

Whether you suffer from a disease of the uterus can only be determined by a gynecologist. If, however, there is increased intermenstrual bleeding or spotting or if you suffer from increased pain in the lower abdomen that does not occur at the beginning of your period, this can be interpreted as an indication of a disease of the uterus.
The following is an overview of the most common diseases of the uterus:

Uterine pain
Polyps of the uterus
Myoma
Uterine cancer

Ovarian diseases

Ovarian diseases often rarely cause specific symptoms. Cysts are sometimes painful and can be identified by an ultrasound scan, especially at the gynecologist. Other illnesses in turn affect the hormonal balance and lead to infertility, obesity or a reduced menstrual period.
Here is a list of the most common ovarian diseases:

Cyst on the ovary
Ovarian cancer
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Stein-Leventhal syndrome
Swollen ovaries

Diseases of the fallopian tubes

Illnesses around the fallopian tube are often related to infections and are noticeable through a general feeling of illness with fever, poor performance and pelvic pain. It is to be distinguished from an ectopic pregnancy in which the fertilized egg does not migrate into the uterus and grows in the fallopian tube.
Here you will find an overview of the most important diseases of the fallopian tube:

Fallopian tube inflammation
Ectopic pregnancy
Salpingitis
Bonding of the fallopian tubes

All about pregnancy

Are you planning to become pregnant or are you looking for answers to newly raised questions during pregnancy? Then you will find an overview of the most important topics in our pregnancy section here:

How do I get pregnant?
Pregnancy process
Pain during pregnancy
Nausea in pregnancy
Diet in Pregnancy
Exercise during pregnancy
Medication during pregnancy
Breast changes during pregnancy

Examinations during pregnancy

Various examinations are carried out during pregnancy to find out how the child is developing in the womb and to give it an optimal start in life during / after the birth. Here you will find information about the various examinations during pregnancy:

Check-ups during pregnancy
pregnancy test
Ultrasound in pregnancy
CTG
Normal CTG values
Prenatal test

The birth

Are you, a family member or a friend about to give birth? Then you will find information here on the most important and most frequently asked topics relating to childbirth:

Labor pains
Rupture of the bladder
initiate birth
Childbirth complications
Breech position
Birth from breech position
Premature birth
Caesarean section
Birth pains
Exercise after giving birth

The puerperium

The puerperium is the period of 6-8 weeks after the birth. In the following you will find an overview of general topics, but also of diseases that can occur during the puerperium.

Bed sicknesses
Depression in the puerperium
Abdominal pain in the puerperium
Lose weight after pregnancy

All about breastfeeding

Would you like to find out more about breastfeeding, do you have problems with breastfeeding or have further questions arose while breastfeeding? Then you will find an overview of articles on the subject of breastfeeding below:

Milk congestion
Medication during breastfeeding
Alcohol while breastfeeding
Weaning
Painful breastfeeding
Cold while breastfeeding

The menstrual period

Many women experience pain during their period, intermenstrual bleeding or other menstrual disorders. Here you will find an overview of articles on the topic of menstrual bleeding:

Menstrual pain
Menstrual irregularities
Spotting

The methods of contraception

Hormonal, mechanical or chemical. There are different types of contraception. The most common methods of contraception include:

condom
pill
Three-month syringe

Around menopause

Do you feel like you are entering menopause or are you in the middle of it? Here you will find information about menopause. The most popular topics include:

Signs of menopause
Losing weight during menopause

Important topics from gynecology

cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is an issue that affects almost every woman, as vaccinations take preventive measures and cancer screening enables early cancer detection. You can find information about cervical cancer here:

How to recognize cervical cancer
Vaccinations against cervical cancer

Pain in the lower abdomen in the woman

Many women suffer from abdominal pain - some women especially during their period, others because of infections or diseases of the organs. The gynecologist is often visited with the following pain: