gynecologist
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gynecologist
The informal but most commonly used term for a specialist in gynecology and obstetrics.
Für die jährliche Vorsorgeuntersuchung geht sie regelmäßig zum Frauenarzt.
For her annual preventive checkup, she regularly goes to the gynecologist.
The word is made up of 'Frauen' (plural of Frau, women) and 'Arzt' (doctor). So it is literally a doctor for women, which clearly describes the specialization.
Der Frauenarzt ist auf die Gesundheit von Frauen spezialisiert.
The gynecologist specializes in women's health.
To describe a visit, you use the prepositions 'zu' and 'bei'. You go 'zum Frauenarzt' (to the gynecologist; movement) and have an appointment 'beim Frauenarzt' (at the gynecologist's; location).
Sie muss morgen früh zum Frauenarzt.
She has to go to the gynecologist tomorrow morning.
Although there is an official specialist term, 'Frauenarzt' (gynecologist) is by far the common term in everyday life. It is used in everyday conversations to talk about doctor's visits.
Ich muss mir eine neue Frauenärztin suchen, da meine in Rente geht.
I need to find a new gynecologist, since mine is retiring.
