Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Amita Saxena?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Amita Saxena for Adiana System, Amniocentesis, Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI). To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What does Dr. Amita Saxena specialises in ?

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Dr. Amita Saxena specialises as Gynecologist.

Question 3

How many years of experience does Dr. Amita Saxena have?

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Dr. Amita Saxena has an overall experience of 51 years. View where has Dr. Amita Saxena practiced in the past.

Question 4

Who is Dr. Amita Saxena?

Accepted Answer

Senior Consultant Gynecologist. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 5

Who is a Gynecologist?

Accepted Answer

A gynaecologist is a medical expert who deals with female reproductive health. They help in the treatment of a variety of conditions that affect women such as sexually transmitted infections (STI), hormonal or breast problems, cervical cancer, and urinary tract infections.

Question 6

Is there a difference between Gynecologist & Obstetrician?

Accepted Answer

There is a difference between gynaecologist and obstetrician. A gynaecologist is involved in the treatment, prevention and diagnosis of diseases associated with the female reproductive system while an obstetrician is specialised in maternity care, delivery and problems associated with pregnancy.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Some of the common procedures performed by a gynaecologist/obstetrician are:
Pap smear
Ultrasound screening
Endometrial biopsy
Tests for STI
Colposcopy (examination of cervix, vagina, and vulva)
Pelvic exam
Laparoscopy
Mammography
Fertility treatments such as in-vitro fertilisation
Surgical procedures such as cesarean sections, removal of fibroids, hysterectomy, etc.

Question 8

Do Gynecologist/Obstetrician treat infertility in women?

Accepted Answer

Gynaecologist/obstetrician can treat infertility in women. They diagnose the reason for infertility and provide appropriate treatment such as prescribing hormonal pills, medicines to stimulate ovulation, antibiotics to cure the infection, and even procedures such as in-vitro fertilisation.

Question 9

How often should females visit a Gynecologist/Obstetrician?

Accepted Answer

Females should visit a gynaecologist/obstetrician at least once a year to check their reproductive health by undergoing basic procedures such as Pap smear, blood tests, pelvic exam, tests for sexually transmitted infections, or breast examination.

Question 10

Should I consult a Gynecologist/Obstetrician in case of breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

You can consult a gynaecologist/obstetrician in case of breast cancer. It is essential to visit your gynaecologist/obstetrician once a year to diagnose breast cancer at an early age by various tests such as breast examination, mammogram after the age of 40, ultrasound, and MRI. However, a gynaecolgist can only treat breast cancer with medicines, but not perform surgery.

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