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 primary applications for the element are related to its radioactivity. The short-lived gamma-emitter technectium-99m (a medical isomer of technetium-99) is useful medically, as it can be bound to a number of compounds used by the body. It is routinely used in medical imaging of a variety of organ systems.