It is a branch of medicine, it dates to the Greco-Roman civilization. The interest of diseases in women was renewed in a encyclopedia for gynecology, released in 1566, by Caspar Wolf of Zurich. In the mid-19th century, physicians were successfully able to perform a narrow variety of surgical operations, on the ovaries and uterus. James Marion Sims, a American surgeon, and other pioneers of gynecology had to fight violent prejudice from the public against the exposure or examination of the sexual female organs. Two extraordinary advances in Gynecology, finally overcame hostility and made Gynecology surgery available, with the use of anesthesia and antiseptic utilities. Gynecologist now are conjoined with Obstetrics arose from the overlap of natural concerns, and it began late in the 19th century, and has continued throughout the …show more content…
The job field, has went through many trials and tribulations, to get to the point of where it is currently. It has evolved expeditiously over the years, including the introduction of anesthesia, and antiseptic tools. In order for physicians to even become an Gynecologist/OBGYN, they will have to go to a four-year university for a Bachelor’s degree in Science or Medicine, then attend a four-year medical school, then 4 years of residency, and lastly 3 years in a fellowship programs. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to become a Gynecologist/OBGYN, but it is worth it in the long haul. Even when physician’s no long have fun doing it, they are still needed whether they know it or