Difference Between Gynecologist& Urologist

While both professions, Urologists and Gynecologists examine, diagnose patients, prescribe treatment and require medical knowledge specialized in Male and Female urinary reproductive system, Urologist focus on the organ related to urination and male reproductive organs, while gynecologist deals with the diagnosing and treatment of women’s reproductive and related health issues.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of both, gynecologist and urologist perform similar duties such as examining patients, reviewing test results, diagnosing their patient and prescribing medication accordingly. The difference comes with the specific medical issue they treat. Urologists specifically deal with treating the urinary system concerning male patients, while they may also treat both men and women with problems related to the urinary system that includes bladder, urinary tract, and kidneys.

Women are also prone to the same urological problem as men including UTIs, Kidney stones, hydronephrosis and more. While some conditions are unique to women related to pelvic organs such as incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Additionally, women also have shorter urinary tract and they are more likely to develop UTIs. Bacteria don’t have to travel very far to reach and infect a woman’s bladder.

Gynecologists treat reproductive issues of female patients, similar to urologists. They work treating female patients and deliver babies and may be called to perform surgery in case required. They also take care of fertility issues or problems that may cause harm to mother or baby along with a wide variety of STIs and hormone disorders.

Any condition related to the same is never less serious and can ultimately affect the quality of your life and you need to have it treated. For all your urology needs in Dehradun and surrounding areas, contact the Urology Specialist of Dehradun today.