- Atreum Speciality Hospital
- May 17, 2022
Few Things You Should Always Discuss with Your Gynecologist
When it comes to sexual and reproductive health, it is difficult to know what is “normal” and what is the signs of potential health. Even if you feel embarrassed about certain health-related issues, your gynecologist must have seen and heard everything and is there to help you, not to judge.
Few things that every woman should discuss with her gynecologist;
- Pain during Menstrual Cycle: For many women, getting your period off is an unpleasant time. Cramps, chest pains, and headaches are some of the most common menstrual symptoms. But for some women, menstrual pain goes beyond cramps and is incredibly intense. If your periods are very painful or worse over time, it can be a sign of endometriosis or uterine fibroids. It’s important to talk to your gynecologist about this because there are so many solutions that can make these conditions more manageable.
- Vaginal odor: Although vaginal odor is an unpleasant thing, it is important to talk to your gynecologist if there is a foul or fishy smell, or if your normal smell seems to last for a few days. Any changes or odors can be a sign of bacterial growth or vaginal infection.
- Swelling bumps or growths: Observing the growth in your vagina or around your vagina can be alarming. Is it related to inbred hair, acne, cuts from shaving, or maybe something more? The bumps are usually mild, but it is important to have your gynecologists perform the test when you feel something. Genital warts may appear for a while, but herpes lesions can heal in seven to 14 days.
- Sexual history Women often worry about how many partners they have, how old they were when they first had sex, if they had any sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or if they were asked about sexual orientation and gender identity. These issues arise for several important reasons:
- To determine risk factors for cervical dysplasia and HPV infection
- To discuss the potential impacts of past STDs
- Leakage of urine or feces
Experiencing urination or feces incontinence can be very stressful and take on your quality of life. Many women experience these symptoms after childbirth, especially if they have a large baby or need a forceps or vacuum during vaginal delivery. When women enter menopause, these symptoms can worsen. Depending on the nature of the incontinence, medical or surgical management options may be available. By talking to your gynecologist, she or he can determine the appropriate treatment protocols and refer you to a pelvic floor disorder specialist if needed.
If you have any queries about your health, consult our best gynecologist in Bangalore.
