Question 1

Where does Dr. Girija Padmini practice?

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Dr. Girija Padmini practices at UP Clinic - Medavakkam.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Girija Padmini?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Girija Padmini for Essure System, In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Contraception Advice. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Girija Padmini's education qualification?

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

Question 4

What does Dr. Girija Padmini specialises in ?

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Dr. Girija Padmini specialises as Gynecologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Girija Padmini have?

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Dr. Girija Padmini has an overall experience of 52 years. View where has Dr. Girija Padmini practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Girija Padmini?

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Dr. Girija Padmini is a Gynecologist in Medavakkam, Chennai and has an experience of 52 years in this field. Dr. Girija Padmini practices at UP Clinic in Medavakkam, Chennai,Margaret Sidney Hospital in Nanganallur, Chennai and NewGen Multi-Speciality Hospital in Perumbakkam, Chennai. She completed MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology from Madras Medical College, Chennai in 1977,DGO from Madras Medical College, Chennai in 1973 and MBBS from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry in 1970. She is a member of Indian Medical Association (IMA). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Essure System,In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF),Contraception Advice,Adiana System and Amniocentesis 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.

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