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Gynecology is health care of women, particularly focused on women's reproductive health, but considering the whole woman. Typically health care is provided by physicians trained in obstetrics (pregnancy care) and gynecology.

Dr. Paula Hillard reviewed this

46 year experience in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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