Question 1

Where does Dr. Premalatha practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Premalatha practices at St.Isabel's Hospital - Mylapore and 1 other centres.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Premalatha?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Premalatha for Cardiotocography, Pregnancy Care, General Gynecology. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Premalatha's education qualification?

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Dr. Premalatha has the following qualifications - MBBS, DGO, MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Premalatha specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Premalatha specialises as Gynecologist, Obstetrician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Premalatha have?

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Dr. Premalatha has an overall experience of 45 years. View where has Dr. Premalatha practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Premalatha?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Premalatha is a Gynecologist and Obstetrician in Mylapore, Chennai and has an experience of 45 years in these fields. Dr. Premalatha practices at St.Isabel's Hospital in Mylapore, Chennai,Sri Ganeshans Hospital in Ayanavaram, Chennai and Laksha Hospital in Mylapore, Chennai. She completed MBBS from Stanley Medical College & Hospital , Chennai in 1979,DGO from Stanley Medical College & Hospital , Chennai in 1989 and MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology from Stanley Medical College & Hospital , Chennai in 1992. She is a member of Tamilnadu Medical Council. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Cardiotocography,Pregnancy Care,General Gynecology,Pre-Marital Counselling and In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a Gynaecologist?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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.

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