Working in Women's Care as a Nurse Working for a gynecologist and obstetrician can be interesting work. On the obstetrics side, you will encounter many happy couples, which is always entertaining. Working in a women's care clinic in general can be beneficial to your career, as you will gain exposure to numerous conditions and treatments. Top three female conditions 1. Heavy menstrual cycles are the number one complaint among women. This can be caused by a wide variety of conditions, and may take a few tests to properly obtain a diagnosis. Fibroids are a very common condition, followed by endometriosis. Both of these conditions can cause heavy menstrual cycles, which can have a huge impact on your life. There are several options to treat these conditions, the physician can advise which one is most appropriate for each case. Often the first course of treatment is to adjust hormones. This usually involves trying low dose birth control pills, and in about 60% of the cases, this helps the problem. When it does not eliminate the problem, minor surgery may be necessary, which usually helps the problem significantly. 2. Breast tenderness and pain. This is almost always hormone related, and often clears up on its own. Depending on the severity, the physician may suggest ice packs, and over the counter pain medications. A mammogram may be ordered just to rule out potentially serious problems, however 90% of all breast pain is a benign condition. 3. Infertility. Women that struggle with infertility issues deal with heartbreak and disappointment every day. Many obstetricians refer patients to a fertility specialist, who can often find a solution, however, for patients that can be treated by their gynecologist, this can be an emotional time. Patients may need a little comfort depending on their diagnosis. Although the top three conditions are the most common, there are many other conditions that require the services of a gynecologist or obstetrician. Related: Medical Mysteries and Miracles A day with a Nurse in a Gynecologist's Office Maryann normally went to work at 8, however on this day she received a call from her employer, requesting she meet her at the hospital at 6:30. As per Maryann, “Dr. L called at 5 this morning--We have a patient in labor, and it's a high risk pregnancy. She has requested I be there to assist, she likes to have her own nurse for unusual deliveries. I arrived at the hospital at 6:20,
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