Preparing for Pregnancy and Birth: an OBGYN Blog

Like everyone else, all girls and young women experience some biological changes in their body as they grow. And since some of these changes affect their health and happiness in a big way, they look for a gynaecologist to help them understand what might have caused them and perhaps how they could be prevented. Some women think they should only see a gynaecologist when they have some menstrual issues, but this isn't true because you could still need to see them for other reasons.

It's Long Since You Were Examined

Every woman should see a gynaecologist at least once every year and be examined if the specialist deems it right to do so. During the visit, a gynaecologist could examine your reproductive health system and test for STIs and cancer to help prevent future health issues. They might also perform a pap smear to help you know if you have abnormal cells growing in the cervix. You might not have known that HPV, a sexually transmitted infection, affects most of the sexually active women at least once in their lifetime. Although the infection clears on its own sometimes, it causes significant cancer cases across the world every year. Visiting a gynaecologist once a year will help you know if you are at risk of STIs and HPV-associated cancerous conditions and probably begin the treatment before the problem advances.

You Aren't Sure Which Birth Control Method to Use

While some birth control methods could be available online, some require a specialist to administer them. If you don't want to take a weekly patch or the daily pills, then you need to see a gynaecologist to help you choose a birth control method that could be effective and friendlier to your health. If these specialists suspect a reproductive health problem, they might examine you before they recommend a birth control method for you. They could even use your medical history to know which method would work for you. Hormonal contraceptives are more sensitive, and you shouldn't try them before a gynaecologist has approved it since they might compromise your overall health in a big way.

Your 'Guests' Have Become a Nuisance

Although you might be concerned about your irregular or missed periods, they might not be a nightmare like the painful menses. Painful periods or cramps aren't just unbearable sometimes, but also annoying. If you experience painful menses often, you should visit a gynaecologist so they could examine you, diagnose the problem and offer a lasting solution. Using painkillers might not help since they only suppress an underlying reproductive problem that a gynaecologist needs to treat. If your period is often heavy or perhaps lasts more than a week, consult a reproductive health specialist for help.

Gynaecologists handle every problem related to your reproductive system. If you suspect anything unusual—an abnormal discharge, bad smell, itchiness, redness or sores—visit a gynaecologist to help address the problem. Handling reproductive health issues before they get to an advanced stage is good for your health and peace of mind.