Top 10 things you need to ask your Gynecologist
Q1. When do you need to consult gynaecologists?
Any abnormal bleeding such as infrequent periods, heavy periods, Bleeding after sexual intercourse, missed periods for more than 6 months, bleeding over 4 months on contraceptive or HRT. Any bleeding after cessation of the period for more than 12 months.
Any offensive discharge, pelvic pain, unable to conceive after trying for more than a year, painful sex, severe premenstrual symptoms such as persistent bloating, irritability, emotional instability, breast tenderness muscle cramps sleep disturbance food craving. Any local discomfort such as vulval pain any lumps/ swelling skin condition.
Q2. Common concerns of teenagers?
Cervical screening age- Earliest age to start screening is 21 if a person is sexually active. You should consult a doctor if you are experiencing unexplained bleeding after sex or irregular bleeding.
Painful periods- Painful periods are quite common and you can control pain with ibuprofen or mefenamic acid if not contraindicated. The other option is a contraceptive pill which helps to regulate the periods and reduce the pain.
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