Gynecologist (Gynaecoloog)
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A gynecologist is a doctor who specializes in gynecology. Gynecology covers women's diseases and disorders, such as female genital organs, urinary problems, menstrual problems and fertility disorders. In addition, gynecology relates to sexual problems, pregnancies and childbirth. Most pregnant women only come into contact with a gynecologist if a pregnancy or delivery does not go as it should. This may also include preventive examination of women to prevent possible problems. A gynecologist is sometimes called a woman's doctor, but this is not an official name. In short, the work of a gynecologist can best be described as treating specific diseases that belong to women, including women's disorders. The profession of gynecologist has several subfields, such as obstetrics, reproductive medicine, invasive gynecology, gynecological oncology and urogynaecology (pelvic floor problems and incontinence). The work of a gynecologist generally consists of holding consultation hours, examining women and performing operations. A gynecologist will also have a lot to do with other medical specialists, such as pediatricians, obstetricians, internists and urologists. As a gynecologist, you generally work with women between the ages of twenty and seventy years old. To get to a gynecologist, it is usually necessary to get a referral from a general practitioner or midwife. Obviously, the work of a gynecologist can be regarded as important work. This also relates to making ultrasounds, prescribing medications and advising on possible therapies. Giving appropriate aftercare is also an important task of a gynecologist.
A gynecologist is therefore a doctor who specializes in gynecology. A gynecologist actually has two tasks, namely gynecology and obstetrics. In the obstetric part, the gynecologist supervises complicated pregnancies and deliveries. For example, the gynecologist performs a cesarean section when necessary during childbirth. In addition, a gynecologist may perform an abortion or sterilization. As a woman, you may also have to deal with a gynecologist when it is not possible to get pregnant. The treatment of all women's diseases belongs to the tasks of a gynecologist. Think of inflammation of the genital organs, disorders of the menstrual cycle and serious diseases such as cancer. As described earlier, as a gynecologist, you can also work together with other medical specialists. This usually involves internists, pediatricians and urologists.
OBSTETRICIAN AND GYNECOLOGIST
An obstetrician may refer pregnant women to a gynecologist as a precaution, or when special examinations need to be performed that can only be performed by a gynecologist. Referring to a gynecologist can be done for various reasons, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, blood loss, severe anemia, preeclampsia, a baby that is too small, a breech or transverse position, excessive vomiting or contractions before 37 weeks or if you have not yet given birth in the 43 weeks. In addition, it is of course also the case that a gynecologist can be called during childbirth for various reasons, such as when the press contractions are not powerful enough or when the dilation does not progress.
VARIOUS TASKS OF A GYNECOLOGIST:
- Performing operations in case of complications;
- Conducting fertility research (fertility);
- Making ultrasounds;
- Making and assessing smears;
- Providing information;
- Treating women's conditions (pelvic pain, cancer, etc);...
- Holding consultation hours;
- Supervising deliveries.
WHAT DOES A GYNECOLOGIST DO:
TRAINING TO BECOME A GYNECOLOGIST
Anyone who aspires to a career as a gynecologist will have to follow and complete the university medical training of about six years. After completing a university degree in medicine, you will be a basic doctor and you will have to follow a specialized further training to become a gynecologist, which will take another six years. The total duration of training is therefore approximately twelve years. For more information, see also the Dutch Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology (NVOG).
COMPANIES WHERE A GYNECOLOGIST CAN WORK
As a gynaecologist you work in hospitals, but you can also work in private clinics. In addition, you can choose to work as a researcher at a University Medical Center.
COMPETENCES GYNECOLOGIST
As a gynecologist, you must have many different competencies, such as being able to act medically, being well-versed in communication, being able to work together, being professional, being decisive and you must have integrity. In addition, general knowledge, science and research skills are important within the profession. Obviously, a gynecologist has to deal with fixed professional competencies, which are learned during the training. Generally important words are birth care, innovation, listening, independence, vigilance, control, analytical, passion, energy and stress resistance.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A GYNECOLOGIST
The labour market perspective as a gynecologist is good. The profession of gynecologist requires a long-term and heavy training, so getting a job will not be a problem. The career opportunities as a gynecologist should be seen in obtaining a PhD or obtaining more responsibilities, such as a managerial position within the department.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND SALARY GYNECOLOGIST
When a gynecologist is employed, he will fall under the CAO hospitals or the CAO medical specialists, in which the employment conditions are regulated. A gynecologist employed by a hospital will usually earn a salary between 6,000 and 11,000 euros gross per month, depending on age, education and further responsibilities. When a gynecologist works in a partnership as an entrepreneur, this can be considerably more.
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