Medical School

Before becoming an OB/GYN, you will attend and complete medical school. This video contains medical students who react to the medical school environment. They explain what they did and didn't expect and how the first week of medical school is. They say that everything is difficult when in medical school and what everyone says about it's difficulty is true. This post is similar to the Residency post because it shows students in training and helps future students understand what they are doing later on in their career.

Shortage of OB/GYN's

In the United States, there are only around 33,000 OB/GYNs. This is a problem because there are thousands of babies delivered each year. There isn't enough OB/GYNs to match up to the women having babies every year. You are needed!!! This article tells more about the shortage of obstetricians and gynecologists, and what they found in their surveys over the years. This article also includes comments from doctors about the shortage of OB/GYNs. This article differs from the rest of the posts because it explains why America is in need of students training to become an OB/GYN, rather than informing you on what an OB/GYN does.

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2012/05/08/half-of-us-counties-have-no-ob-gyn-study

How to Perform a Pelvic Exam

All OB/GYN's have to know how to examine a patient in order to maintain the reproductive health of that woman. This website goes through each step you need to take in order to thoroughly examine a patient's pelvic area. It talks about getting the patient's permission, preparing the exam room, the examination itself, and concluded the procedure. I chose this website because the procedures are easy to understand and it is a great step-by-step instruction manual for others to learn from. For a more in-depth analysis of a pelvic examination, visit the link provided:

http://www.whccc.org/pelvic_exam.cfm

Contraception

OB/GYN's need to know the different types of contraception in order to answer questions patients may have. This website offers a brief summary of the many contraceptions available. There are patches, IUDs, pills, shots, and many others. Knowing what to prescribe a certain patient can be important when providing quality care. More information can be found at the link below:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contraception

Knowing What Pre-eclampsia Is

OB/GYN's see cases of pre-eclampsia often in their lives. Pre-eclampsia is a, "medical condition characterized by high blood pressure and significant amounts of protein in the urine of a pregnant woman." If this condition goes untreated, then a woman can develop seizures during pregnancy, also known as eclampsia. This can be life-threatening to the mother and the baby. Swelling of the hands and face are symptoms of Pre-eclampsia, as well as hypertension. This webpage goes into depth on information about Pre-eclampsia: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pre-eclampsia

Surgical Practice for Reproductive Health

This video shows and explains the different types of surgery that is performed by an OB/GYN. The doctors use a robotic surgery to make surgery a bit easier. This kind of surgery calls for a quicker recovery and precise incisions. This type of surgery also takes less time to complete the operation. I chose this video because it shows a technology that is new to me. I was very interested in learning how to maneuver this piece of equipment and show others how to as well.

Fibroids: Why I am Pursuing This Career

I am becoming an OB/GYN because my mother and aunt were diagnosed with having fibroids in the uterus. According to the Harvard Health Publications, "Fibroids are noncancerous lumps that can be found anywhere in or near the uterus." This can be a complication because it can cause infertility. Fibroids are also very painful, especially during the woman's menstrual cycle. I want to help women who have fibroids; I want to make them a healthier and happier person. This is what fibroids in the uterus look like:

They can range in size: they can be as small as a pea or as big as a basketball. If you think you may have fibroids in your uterus, don't hesitate to ask your OB/GYN. Image retrieved from http://www.drugs.com/health-guide/fibroids.html