The women folk feel free to discuss anything with their female friends or
closed ones. Yet there are certain intimate issues that are faced by almost
every woman, which they feel uncomfortable to discuss about in public. Although
all women face certain type of intimate issues or these issues may look similar
in all women, they do not feel comfortable enough to share those with others.
Every time you visit a doctor, it is very important to provide to the
doctor the detailed information about yourself. However, unfortunately many
women are unaware of the important facts that they need to discuss whenever
they visit a gynaecologist, so as to enable the gynaecologist to provide them
with the best recommendations. In case you are visiting the same doctor for years,
let him/her know about the changes that have occurred in your body in the past
years. On the other hand, in case you are visiting a new doctor, jot down all
the important information about your body, so that you miss none during your
appointment. Remember! Do not forget to share the smallest of information with
your doctor if you wish to avoid any health risk. Even problems that might seem
to be small at present can cause severe health problems in case they are not
treated on time. Many diseases can be avoided or cured if caught at early
stages.
Here are some very important
queries that women should discuss with the doctor:
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Personal Medical History:
It is very important to be honest and frank with the doctor about your medical
history. Do not consider any information as unessential. Sometimes you may
avoid a particular information considering it is already mentioned in your case
file. But it is suggested not to do so because the information may sometimes
get missed out. It is essential to aware your doctor with at least the
following:
·
Diseases or conditions that you have been through (physically and
mentally), including STDs.
·
The date on which you had your periods the last time
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About an abnormal period (if you had any)
·
If you are allergic to any drug or latex
· If you are under any kind of medication at present (including vitamins, birth control pills, and/or any alternative medicines, viz., herbal remedies and other supplements)
Sharing your own medical history is not enough. Discuss with you doctor the
medical history of your family. Inform your doctor if any of your immediate
family member(s) have any kind of diseases(s) or health issue(s), such as
diabetes, thyroid, high blood pressure, cancer, heart problems and the like.
·
Vaginal discharge:
Not just the smell, but the frequency of vaginal discharge also differs
from women-to-women. This is a part of the genetics, and completely normal but
specific to every woman. But it is important to have a track on certain points,
like the color and consistency of your discharge (the most important point),
how many times a month you have a vaginal discharge and so on. The next time
you visit your gynaecologist, do remember to mention about your vaginal
discharge.
·
Periods:
Always keep a track of your menstrual cycle. It is important to monitor the
first two days of your period every month to make sure whether your cycles are
consistent. In case something is wrong, you can surely notice it. Do not
hesitate to share with your doctor, if you find anything unusual or wrong with
your periods. So do not forget to keep a watch of your period cycle.
·
Check-ups:
Another important query found among the women is how often do they need to
go for checkups? Although the answer to this may be different for different
woman, yet it is advisable to go for checkups at least once in a year. In case
you have an active sexual life, it is recommended to make use of protection to
keep yourself safe from acquiring sexually transmitted diseases or infections
(STDs or STIs).
·
Fertility test:
Your age and physical condition may arise in you the need to undergo a
fertility test, to check whether or not you are still capable of conceiving.
Undergoing a fertility test is very simple. All you need to do is discuss about
it with your gynaecologist.
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Pregnant or trying to conceive:
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It is very important to inform your doctor if you are pregnant or trying to
conceive. Your doctor is the best guide for pregnancy or conception.
There are multiple factors that may cause a delayed pregnancy and these factors
are different for every woman. Therefore, the best way to overcome this problem
is to consult your gynaecologist.
Thus, to have a healthy body, it is very important to keep a regular track
of your body and find answers to all your questions related to your health.
To Book an Appointment with
the Gynaecologist at Vasundhara Hospital, visit here https://vasundharahospital.com/gynecology-obstetrics/