Obstetrics and gynecology is a medical specialty limited to women's health care. Many obstetrician-gynecologists are generalists and provide both obstetrical and gynecologic care; however, some limit their practice to either obstetrics or gynecology. Some focus on problems of menopause, and some focus on gynecologic care of children and adolescents. Some obstetrician-gynecologists receive additional training in a specific area of the field. The following subspecialties are recognized:... więcej

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