Obstetric and gynecologic history are often considered a distinct part of the medical history. This history includes past medical history related to reproductive including pregnancies, medical conditions, medications, and procedures.
Obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) is a medical field that combines obstetrics and gynecology, two related areas of medicine:
- Obstetrics: The care of women and their babies during pregnancy and childbirth
- Gynecology: The treatment of women's diseases, especially those of the female reproductive system
OB/GYNs treat a variety of health conditions, including:
- Menstruation
- Pregnancy
- Childbirth
- Pelvic floor
- Internal and external reproductive organs
- Menopause
- Hormone problems
- Contraception (birth control)
- Infertility