Obstetrics and Gynecology
A section of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144).
Section Information
“Obstetrics and Gynecology” is a medical specialty that includes two different subspecialties devoted to the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. Obstetrics covers pregnancy, delivery, and the postpartum period (maternal–fetal medicine). Gynecology covers benign and malignant diseases of the vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, and also includes the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, family planning (including contraception and pregnancy termination), sexual medicine, pediatric and adolescent gynecology, and menopausal gynecology. Most obstetrician–gynecologists are generalists and see a variety of medical conditions in the office, perform surgery, and manage labor and delivery. These physicians usually perform both diagnostic procedures (not only by office ultrasound but also by hysteroscopy or colposcopy) and treatments (either medical or surgical). As a consequence, obstetrician–gynecologists require both a broad field of knowledge and procedural skills.
Some obstetrician–gynecologists develop an interest in one of the following fields: gynecologic oncology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, maternal fetal medicine, and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery.
The section “Obstetrics and Gynecology” of the journal Medicina is devoted to the propagation of novel findings and state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. Its primary aim is to advance the knowledge of high-quality care.
Keywords
- obstetrics
- obstetrics ultrasonography
- gynecological imaging
- gynecological surgery
- gynecological oncology
- infertility
- family planning
- sexual medicine
- adolescent gynecology
- menopause
- maternal–fetal medicine
Editorial Board
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Cervical Cancer (Deadline: 20 May 2024)
- Current Challenges and Future Prospects in Human Reproduction and Infertility (Deadline: 31 May 2024)
- Management of High-Risk Pregnancies: Current Trends and Future Perspectives (Deadline: 31 May 2024)
- Modern Trends in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Deadline: 30 June 2024)
- Current Trends in Prenatal Medicine: Research and Care - Part II (Deadline: 1 July 2024)
- New Insights and Perspectives in Minimally Invasive Gynecology: Part II (Deadline: 20 July 2024)
- Updates on Endometrial Cancer Screening and Treatment (Deadline: 30 July 2024)
- Constant Updated in the Tailored Treatment of Gynecological Diseases (Deadline: 31 July 2024)
- Current Advancements in Menopause Treatment and Management (Deadline: 31 July 2024)
- Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Management of Diseases during Pregnancy: Part II (Deadline: 20 August 2024)
- New Possibilities of Using Minimally Invasive Surgery in the Treatment of Gynecological Lesions (Deadline: 30 September 2024)
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Gynecological Diseases: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 25 October 2024)
- Update on the Use of Ultrasound in Gynecology (Deadline: 15 December 2024)
- Effects of Abdominal Hysterectomy on Gynecological Patients: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
