Does a teenager need a gynecological consultation?
It is very important to properly inform adolescents about reproductive health and family planning issues in order to prevent problems such as early sexual activity and sexually transmitted infections.
When is the first visit to a gynecologist recommended for a pregnant woman?
In the case of sexual activity, when a woman does not have her period on time, she often uses an express pregnancy test, which is very easy to use independently, but in case of confirmation, this is not enough. It is necessary to be sure that the pregnancy is proceeding normally, in the uterine cavity. For this, a woman must definitely undergo an obstetric ultrasound examination approximately 10-14 days after the missed period and, accordingly, at this time, visit a gynecologist to receive appropriate advice - recommendations, prescriptions, and to plan subsequent visits in a timely manner, which is necessary for proper monitoring of the course of pregnancy.
Is it necessary for a couple to visit a gynecologist before pregnancy?
It is important for couples to plan their pregnancy, which means having a planned visit to a gynecologist-reproductive specialist before pregnancy (proper consultation, conducting tests if necessary, starting folic acid on time, etc.). This is the right attitude towards pregnancy. In the event that pregnancy occurs unplanned, a visit to a gynecologist should be made at an early stage, soon after receiving information about this, in order to take timely care of the health of the woman and the fetus.
Does your clinic provide free visits for pregnant women?
Yes, in our clinic, if registered up to 12 weeks, pregnant women are given the opportunity, under the state program of antenatal care, to undergo: obstetrician-gynecologist consultation (8 times), obstetric ultrasound (3 times), a number of laboratory studies and tests. Also, to visit a gynecologist for free within 2 weeks after delivery.
Some advice for women who refuse to visit a gynecologist.
Fortunately, today there are fewer women who refuse to visit a gynecologist, unless, of course, this is related to their economic situation. And if there are those who simply do not want to be examined by a gynecologist, we would say that this is absolutely necessary, both in cases of relevant complaints, and for general, routine examinations, in order to maintain a healthy gynecological status, which means the health of a woman, and therefore, our future. I wish you good health!
When should a woman see a gynecologist, for what types of complaints? At what age?
A woman should undergo a gynecological examination (checkup) every 6 months as a planned, routine procedure;
A woman who is sexually active should undergo a so-called Pap test (cytological examination of a cervical smear) every 12 months in order to prevent precancerous and background diseases of the cervix.
It is necessary to visit a gynecologist in case of various gynecological, so-called female complaints, such as: pain of any nature in the lower third of the abdomen (menstrual or non-menstrual); pain during sexual intercourse; various types of discharge from the genital tract: bloody, purulent, with an unpleasant odor, etc.; burning, itching, prolonged discomfort in the area of the external genitalia; various types of complaints expressed several days before menstruation, which may have a monthly nature; menstrual cycle disorders.
A woman should consult a gynecologist when a year or more of unprotected sexual intercourse between a couple and the desired pregnancy does not occur.
During the climacteric period. When menopause occurs. Although this is a natural period in a woman's life, since it is often accompanied by various complaints that worsen a woman's "quality of life," it is necessary to receive advice - recommendations and / or prescriptions from a gynecologist that will bring harmony and peace to the following years of a woman's life.