Here are the reasons why one might (at any age) go to see an ob/gyn or midwife: 1  To get birth control. 2  To have STI testing -- if you're experiencing symptoms, or you've had unprotected sex, you should probably have some STI tests done.
A: Gamma rays are used in many different ways; one of the most common uses is inspecting castings and welds for defects that are not visible to the naked eye. Another common use of gamma rays is in the treatment of certain types of cancer.
The low risk posed by X-rays to a mother and her unborn baby means that ultrasound is used instead of X-rays for pre-natal checks. Other uses of X-rays Before the use of gamma rays [gamma ray: A type of ionising radiation that consists of a high-energy electromagnetic wave.] , a high-energy, concentrated dose of X-rays was used to treat some cancers.