Breast Diseases: Role of Gynaecologist Present and Future - An Indian Scenario

Abstract

During the life period of a female, female breast as organ is undergo constant physical and physiological changes that are related to puberty, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, lactation, and menopause. It has always been an emblem of womanhood, an important part of female reproductive system that influences Body image & Sexual function. Either benign or malignant, any breast lesion is a cause of concern for patients even talking about the breast related conditions is considered a taboo in Indian society, that’s why As compared to developed world where 70% cases diagnosed in early stage, in India only 30% cases reported in early stages. In the context of the Indian scenario, Indian women feel comfortable talking about reproductive organs and relating queries including the breast related ones to obstetricians and gynaecologists irrespective of the gender of the treating physician, and in return, women expect to have their treating physician expert in, evaluation diagnosis, and management of breast problems that arise from selfexamination, routine mammography, any unusual breast symptoms, or any unusual breast lump during routine gynaecology examinations.

Keywords

• female breast diseases
• gynaecologist
• screening
• indian scenario