Algerian gynecologists, like all gynecologists around the world, take care of care pregnant women, their unborn child and the management of diseases specific to women. The specialty combines medicine and surgery.

This article presents useful information about the nature of this job, common procedures, sub-specialties, and other roles that may be of interest to you.

Nature of the work of Algerian gynecologists

Most gynecologists work in both obstetrics and gynecology (O&G). Many have a special interest in a particular area, such as high-risk obstetrics, fertility care, or minimal access surgery. A smaller number of gynecologists work as sub-specialists, all of their work being concentrated in a specific area of practice.

It is a varied specialty, which mainly deals with healthy women, where unexpected challenges can arise on a daily basis. The work includes a large number of practical procedures, both in obstetrics and in gynecology.

In gynecology, patients range from those with chronic conditions that are not life threatening (but significantly interfere with their quality of life), to those for whom an acute emergency presentation is the first indication of a gynecological problem.

Gynecology is concerned with the well-being and health of female reproductive organs and the ability to reproduce. She understands theendocrinology, theurology female and pelvic malignancy. The specialty covers the gynecological problems of children and adolescents up to old age.

Obstetrics and gynecology are an exciting field. Many new techniques and procedures have been developed over the past 30 years, and have transformed the health of women and babies. Advances in ultrasound have made caring for the baby in the womb a central part of the specialty. It is a constantly evolving discipline that involves a lot of research, both at the clinical and molecular level.

Common procedures / interventions of Algerian gynecologists

In obstetrics, most care of low-risk mothers and uncomplicated deliveries is performed by midwives.

About 35 % of deliveries are performed by an obstetrician, usually for more complex cases or if the baby is in distress during labor. Their work includes:

• the use of aids in childbirth - including forceps or a suction cup (depression assisted delivery)
• perform caesarean sections, either on a planned or emergency basis

In the context of gynecology, the procedures include:

• performing surgery after a miscarriage
• treatment of abnormal bleeding and polyps
• major surgery for gynecological cancers
• minimal access surgery for problems including endometriosis

Keyhole or minimal access surgery is now common and has many benefits.

Assisted reproduction (fertility treatment) has enabled several thousand women to have families, which would not have been possible in the last generation.

Sub-specialties of Algerian gynecologists

The sub-specialties include:

• maternal and fetal medicine
• gynecological oncology
• urogynecology
• reproductive medicine
• sexual and reproductive health (which has its own faculty and examination structure)

The future role of Algerian gynecologists

A qualitative study was conducted to understand the potential role of gynecology in screening for risk factors and preventing cardiovascular disease. Through this study, five broad thematic areas were identified, including scope of practice, professional knowledge and skills in non-reproductive care, potential for accountability, logistical and structural barriers, community of practice and support. collaborative care. In conclusion, additional training, development of referral networks, and access to local and practice-specific data are needed to support an increased role of gynecology in the prevention of cardiovascular disease in women. Putting in place screening and referral recommendations for women of all ages could truly empower clinicians to take advantage of this important prevention opportunity and improve women's health outcomes. This development of the role of Algerian gynecologists constitutes a potential achievement for women's health in particular, and for the Algerian health system more generally.

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