Obstetrics and Gynaecology is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics and gynecology.
Gynaecology or gynecology is the area of medicine that involves the treatment of women's diseases, especially those of the reproductive organs. It is often paired with the field of obstetrics, forming the combined area of obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN).
Endometritis is inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium). Symptoms may include fever, lower abdominal pain, and abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge. It is the most common cause of infection after childbirth. It is also part of spectrum of diseases that make up pelvic inflammatory disease.
Master of Medicine (MMed) is a postgraduate professional clinical degree awarded by medical schools to physicians following a period of instruction, supervised clinical rotations, and examination. The degree usually takes three years to complete, but may take up to four years in some countries. It is awarded by both surgical and medical subspecialties and usually includes a dissertation component. The degree may complement an existing fellowship in the chosen specialty or be the sole qualification necessary for registration as a specialist.
The Journal of the American College of Surgeons is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering research in the field of surgery and is the official journal of the American College of Surgeons. The journal publishes original research and clinical studies, review articles, and experimental investigations with clear clinical relevance. The editor-in-chief is Timothy J. Eberlein. It has been published continuously since 1905 and was first titled Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2021 impact factor of 6.532.
Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica is a peer-reviewed, open access, medical journal covering gynecology, female urology, gynecologic oncology and fertility. The journal is published by Wiley-Blackwell, for the Nordic Federation of Societies of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The editor in chief is Ganesh Acharya. Articles are published fully open access since 30 July 2021.
Obstetrics & Gynecology is a peer-reviewed medical journal in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. It is the official publication of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. It is popularly known as the "Green Journal".
Gynecological Endocrinology is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering experimental, clinical, and therapeutic aspects of the discipline. The journal includes papers related to the control and function of the different endocrine glands in women, the effects of reproductive events on the endocrine system, and the consequences of endocrine disorders on reproduction. It is the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology.
The Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology is a quarterly peer-reviewed medical journal covering research in obstetrics, gynecology, and psychosomatics that was established in 1982. The journal is published by Taylor & Francis on behalf of the International Society of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
The Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing is a peer-reviewed nursing journal in the fields of obstetrical nursing, women's health nursing, and neonatal nursing. It is the official publication of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses.
Genesis: The Journal of Genetics and Development is a peer-reviewed scientific journal of genetics and developmental biology. It was established as Developmental Genetics in 1979 and obtained its current title in 2000. In addition to original research articles, the journal also publishes letters to the editor and technology reports relevant to the understanding of the functions of genes. The editor-in-chief is Sally A. Moody.
Reproductive Sciences is a peer-reviewed medical journal that publishes papers in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology. The co-editors-in-chief are Ayman Al-Hendy and Seung-Yup Ku. It was established in 1994 and is currently published by Springer Nature on behalf of the Society for Reproductive Investigation.
Contraception is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering reproductive medicine. It is published by Elsevier and was established in 1970. It is the official journal of the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals and the Society of Family Planning. The founding editor-in-chief was Daniel R. Mishell, Jr. and the current one is Carolyn Westhoff. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2014 impact factor of 2.335, ranking it 23rd out of 79 journals in the category "Obstetrics & Gynecology".
The International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology is a professional membership association and charity registered in England and Wales. ISUOG represents and supports professionals using ultrasonography in obstetric and gynecologic practice across the world, currently including obstetricians, gynecologists, sonographers, radiographers, radiologists, midwives, maternal fetal medicine and other subspecialty medical professionals across 126 countries.
Alka Kriplani is an Indian gynecologist,medical writer and academic, known for her contributions to the fields of Reproductive Endocrinology and Gynaecological Endoscopy. She is a professor and the Head of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. A recipient of the Dr. B. C. Roy Award in 2007, she was honoured by the Government of India in 2015 with Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award.
Friday OkonofuaFAS is a Nigerian professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics. He is the pioneer Vice Chancellor of Ondo State University of Medical Sciences and founder of Women Health and Action Research Centre, a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Benin City, that focuses on promoting female reproductive research.
The International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering obstetrics and gynecology. It was established in 1963 as the Journal of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, obtaining its current name in 1969. It is published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, of which it is the official journal. The editor-in-chief is Prof Michael Geary. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2021 impact factor of 4.447.
Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology is a quarterly peer-reviewed medical journal covering obstetrics and gynecology. It was established in 1958 and is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. The editor-in-chief is James R. Scott. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2015 impact factor of 1.619, ranking it 51st out of 80 journals in the category "Obstetrics & Gynecology".
The European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive biology. It was originally established as Nederlandsch Tijdschrift voor Verloskunde en Gynaecologie in 1889, briefly renaming itself European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1971, and acquiring its current name in 1972. and is published by Elsevier. The editor-in-chief is Janesh K. Gupta. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2017 impact factor of 1.809.
The Society of Family Planning (SFP) is an international non-profit professional organization established in 2005 specializing in "abortion and contraception science" composed of physicians, nurses, sociologists, public health practitioners and trainees in these fields. The majority of member physicians include specialists of obstetrics and gynecology, family medicine, and adolescent medicine.
