Gynecologists diagnose and treat medical problems of women. They specialize in the female reproductive system. Obstetricians provide medical care to women during pregnancy and childbirth. They examine patients to determine their condition. They may recommend diet and exercise programs.
Obstetricians deliver babies and care for mothers after childbirth.
They may prescribe medication. If necessary, obstetricians perform surgery to deliver the baby. Gynecologists diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the female reproductive system. They review patients' medical histories and examine patients to determine their symptoms. Then they prescribe medication.