Obstetrics & Gynaecologist ·
Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre , Chennai, India
18 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Tamil , English
Listed below are some of the conditions that a gynecologist Chitra Andrew treats:
Some of the most common gynecological conditions treated by gynecologists include ovarian cysts, pelvic pain, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids. Effective treatments for ovarian cysts include birth control pills, Laparoscopy, and Laparotomy. Common treatment options for endometriosis include pain medications, hormone therapy, and surgery. Sometimes, pelvic pain is managed with medications such as antibiotics if necessary.
Some of the signs and symptoms that gynecological conditions may produce are:
Recognizing symptoms as early as possible and consulting a gynecologist quickly often increase the chances of an effective treatment. The symptoms listed above suggest different gynecological conditions. Many of the conditions are successfully treated. If your symptoms indicate a serious health concern, consult a gynecologist who will design and treatment plan that is best for you.
Typically the gynecologist works five days per week. The doctor is also on-call duties to handle patient emergencies. They work for about 40-50 hours per week. On a normal day, a gynecologist sees around 20-25 patients per day.
The list of popular procedures that Dr Chitra Andrew perform is given below:
The gynecologist performs the above procedures with high precision and accuracy. Having performed a record number of successful brain and spine procedures with a high success rate, the neurologist has received worldwide recognition for their patient-centric approach and holistic approach. Patient safety is the top priority for the doctor who follows all medical protocols and provides care of international standards. The doctor has received education at the premier institute and has been well-trained to perform various procedures.
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A gynecologist is a doctor who specializes in women's reproductive organs. Gynecologists are actively involved in overseeing women's health and healthcare. While a general physician might be able to treat minor women's health issues, the opinions of gynecologists are necessary when it is related to certain aspects of women's health. There are many other works that a gynecologist handles like monitoring general health problems that generally a general physician addresses. They also perform diagnostic tests to find out the underlying conditions. Some other conditions that a gynecologist can treat are polycystic ovarian syndrome, cervical cancer.
The tests required before and during the consultation by a gynecologist are listed below:
Sometimes a gynecologist recommends a few screening tests, to look for problems in people who show no symptoms. If women show symptoms related to their reproductive system (or gynecologic symptoms), different tests to identify the condition causing these (diagnostic procedures) might need to be done. The doctor will perform some tests to detect the condition and plan the treatment as per the test report.
You need to visit a gynecologist for your annual screening. You must see the doctor also if you experience symptoms like vaginal pain, abnormal bleeding in the uterus, and vulvar and pelvic pain. Some other symptoms that warrant a visit to a gynecologist are listed below:
Irregular periods are a sign that the body is not working normally. You have regular periods unless you are breastfeeding, pregnant, postmenopausal, or suffer from a medical condition that can cause your periods to halt. Irregular and painful periods might be signs of serious health issues. The doctor can help you to help get your periods regular.
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