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Obstetrician and Gynecologist

GYNAECOLOGY SERVICES

Preventive Medicine

From adolescence on, we provide primary healthcare to women of all ages.  This comprises, but is not restricted to, the yearly well-woman exam:

  • Vital signs monitoring, blood pressure check, breast examination, cancer screenings, STD (sexually transmitted illness) screenings, pelvic exam with Pap test,
  • Vaginal and/or bladder infections (UTIs) diagnosis and treatment advice for leading a healthy lifestyle

Teenage Years

Annual preventive care focusing on: 

Adult Years

Annual preventive care with a focus on:  

  • Menstrual abnormalities assessment and treatment
  • Managing abnormal Pap results
  • Pregnancy planning and preparation
  • Causes and issues related to infertility
  • Needs for contraception
  • Sexuality-related issues and worries
  • Carcinomas
  • Endometrial cancer
  • Pelvic ache
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and ovarian cysts
  • Recognizing and treating menopausal symptoms
  • Osteoporosis testing and treatment
  • Various cancer screening procedures
  • Examining and managing unusual bleeding
  • Advising on choosing a healthy lifestyle

Genecology Freq. Asked Questions

What is Gynaecology

Gynaecology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the care and treatment of women’s reproductive systems and other elements of their overall health. At your gynecological appointments, your doctor can assist you in addressing problems with the following organs:

  • Vulva, 
  • vagina, 
  • cervix, 
  • uterus, 
  • fallopian tubes, and
  • ovaries

The gynaecologist also assists patients in navigating several life stages, such as puberty, pregnancy, and menopause. They provide contraception and family planning, address hormone imbalances, manage abnormal bleeding, cure pelvic discomfort, and more. They are experts in treating sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

When ought I to go see a gynecologist?

Your yearly well-woman exam is among the most crucial causes to see your gynaecologist. The exam should be taken as soon as you are a teenager because it only occurs once a year.

It’s possible to gain more knowledge about your body, its systems, and its patterns by going to a gynaecologist once a year. Before you experience any symptoms, your gynaecologist can also spot disorders and issues early on.

If you notice any unexpected symptoms or adjustments to the way your reproductive system is functioning, you should also visit gynaecologist. Here are a few justifications for scheduling an appointment:

You can get assistance from your gynaecologist for problems unrelated to your reproductive or sexual system, too. For instance, they can offer advice or therapy for disorders such as anxiety and depression, diabetes, osteoporosis, breast health, and other chronic illnesses.

What gynaecological services are offered?

You may easily get all of your gynaecological care from gynaecologist. You can leave your appointments with more assurance in your health because to the variety of in-office testing, procedures, and preventative care alternatives. The following gynaecological services are offered:

Annual checkups for women's health

Annual checkup for healthy women are preventive medical appointments. Your doctor examines your pelvis during these appointments to look for anomalies with your organs and odd features. They can also respond to inquiries regarding your general and sexual health.

Pap tests

Cervical cancer screening tests include Pap smears. Your healthcare professional will take a sample of your cervix’s cells during a pelvic exam and send them to a lab for analysis. Starting at age 21, a Pap smear should be performed as part of your yearly well-woman exam. Your age and medical history will determine how frequently you should undergo a Pap smear as well as other tests you need.

Mammography

Mammograms are breast tissue imaging examinations that are used to screen for breast cancer. Around the age of 40 to 45, women with average risk should begin having yearly mammograms. Your gynaecologist evaluates your risk for breast cancer, works with you to decide how frequently you should get mammograms, and demonstrates how to feel at home for breast tissue abnormalities.

Q&A about Abnormal Bleeding

What does unusual bleeding mean?

In the event that your menstrual cycle is very heavy, you may experience uterine bleeding between periods or in excess. An average menstrual flow lasts five days. You also have abnormal uterine bleeding if you haemorrhage more than seven days a month or if your periods are exceedingly erratic, lasting longer than 35 days or shorter than 21 days.

Other symptoms such as: 

  • Dysmenorrhea (pelvic discomfort with menstruation), 
  • Bloating, and 
  • Breast tenderness may or may not accompany abnormal bleeding.

If you have any form of irregular uterine bleeding, get in touch with gynaecologist. It’s especially essential if you go through your pads every hour or if blood loss is making you feel lightheaded or faint.

What results in unusual bleeding?

You should visit gynaecologist for a full evaluation that may include diagnostic tests as a number of medical issues can result in irregular bleeding. Some of the most typical reasons include:

  • Early pregnancy, 
  • STIs, 
  • Endometriosis, 
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), 
  • Uterine fibroids, uterine polyps, 
  • Sexually transmitted diseases, 
  • Hormonal birth control, and other drugs. 
  • Complications related to menopause.

One of the most frequent causes of abnormal is PCOS, which develops when your body produces too much androgen, or male hormones. Because of the hormonal imbalance, cysts in the ovaries are common in women with PCOS. You might have trouble getting pregnant, and it might make your face or body develop more hair than usual.

How is irrational bleeding identified?

Your gynaecologist examines the characteristics of your irregular uterine bleeding in order to diagnose it. They inquire as to if you have any additional symptoms except the bleeding and whether you might be pregnant.

Your doctor then does a thorough pelvic examination on you. To check for abnormal characteristics in the cells of your cervix, they might also do a Pap smear. You might also require

Your doctor could advise an endometrial biopsy if you are over 35, have a family history of specific issues, or are at high risk for cancer. A cell sample from the lining of your uterus is taken for this test, and it is examined under a microscope. They can check the endometrium for endometrial cancer, hormonal imbalances, and other issues that might cause abnormal bleeding.

How are unnatural bleedings managed?

Your Gyne doctor will diagnose you and then develop a treatment strategy based on the reason why you were bleeding. Hormonal therapies, such as progestin injections or hormonal birth control, are frequently used to address irregular bleeding.

You may require minimally invasive surgery to eliminate structural abnormalities like polyps and fibroids. To address your irregular bleeding and remove the uterine lining, your doctor might advise operations like dilation and curettage or endometrial ablation. As a last resort, more drastic procedures, like hysterectomy, are frequently used to treat irregular bleeding.

Contact Gynaecologist by phone or online to schedule an assessment for irregular bleeding if you hemorrhage excessively or excessively between periods.

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