Question 1

Where does Dr. Shanmugapriya practice?

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Dr. Shanmugapriya practices at Pentagon Clinics - Pallavaram and 2 other centres.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Shanmugapriya?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Shanmugapriya for Female Sexual Problems, Vaginoplasty, IUD placement. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Shanmugapriya's education qualification?

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Dr. Shanmugapriya has the following qualifications - MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, DNB - Obstetrics & Gynecology, MBBS.

Question 4

What does Dr. Shanmugapriya specialises in ?

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Dr. Shanmugapriya specialises as Gynecologist, Obstetrician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Shanmugapriya have?

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Dr. Shanmugapriya has an overall experience of 19 years. View where has Dr. Shanmugapriya practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Shanmugapriya?

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Dr. Shanmugapriya is a Gynecologist and Obstetrician in Pallavaram, Chennai and has an experience of 19 years in these fields. Dr. Shanmugapriya practices at Pentagon Clinics in Pallavaram, Chennai,VayuShri Fertility And Womens Centrer in Pallavaram, Chennai and SRM General Hospital in Kattankulathur, Chennai. She completed MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology from Madurai Medical College in 2005,DNB - Obstetrics & Gynecology from Madurai Medical College in 2006 and MBBS from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) in 2001. She is a member of Tamilnadu Medical Council. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Female Sexual Problems,Vaginoplasty,IUD placement,Lactation Counselling and Menstrual Disorders in Adolescent Girls etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a Gynaecologist?

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Gynaecology is the medical specialization that deals with the female reproductive system. Hence, a Gynaecologist is a doctor who specializes in the health and the problems of the female reproductive system that includes the vagina, ovaries, uterus and breasts. Additionally, gynaecologists are also trained in Obstetrics and hence can deal with pregnancy and child birth too.

Question 8

Is there a difference between Gynaecologist & Obstetrician?

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Where a Gynaecologist deals with the health and wellbeing of the female reproductive system, an Obstetrician specializes in pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care. A Gynaecologist is trained in Obstetrics too. Hence, when a woman is pregnant, she can either consult a Gynaecologist or an Obstetrician, but for issues related to the female reproductive system, she should consult with a Gynaecologist.

Question 9

What are the common procedures performed by a Gynaecologist/Obstetrician?

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Gynaecologist:

1.	Dilation and Curettage (D&C) – The uterine lining is removed either by suction or with a curette. 
2.	Hysteroscopy– A hysteroscopy treats minor conditions inside the uterus in a non-invasive manner.

Obstetrician:

1.	Normal delivery - An Obstetrician helps in childbirth.
2.	C-section – In case of any complications, the Obstetrician operates on the patient to ensure safe childbirth.

Question 10

Does a Gynaecologist/Obstetrician treat infertility in women?

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Yes, a Gynaecologist/Obstetrician is trained to deal with infertility and related health issues in women. Consulting a Gynaecologist can be a great way to understand and evaluate the reason for infertility and explore the various avenues of treatment available. In case of infertility in women, you should consult with your Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, who will then refer to a specialist if required.

Dr. Shanmugapriya

Pallavaram, Chennai

Pentagon Clinics

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