WHEN SHOULD I VISIT A GYNECOLOGIST?
We would recommend that you visit a gynecologist for an annual screening or any moment where you have concerns about your vulvar, pelvic region, or vaginal pain. You should immediately visit a gynecologist if you have abnormal bleeding from the uterus. A We Care gynecologist is qualified and experienced to cater to the following:
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Family planning, including contraception, sterilization, and pregnancy termination
- Issues relating to pregnancy, fertility, menstruation, and menopause
- Benign conditions of the reproductive tract, for example, ovarian cysts, fibroids, breast disorders, vulvar and vaginal ulcers, and other non-cancerous changes
- Issues with tissues that support the pelvic organs, including ligaments and muscles
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Premalignant conditions, such as endometrial hyperplasia, and cervical dysplasia
- Cancers of the reproductive tract and the breasts, and pregnancy-related tumors
- Congenital abnormalities of the female reproductive tract
- Fecal and urinary incontinence
- Endometriosis, a chronic condition that affects the reproductive system
- Pelvic inflammatory diseases, including abscesses
WHAT SHOULD I REMEMBER BEFORE GOING TO VISIT A GYNECOLOGIST? WHAT SHOULD I REMEMBER BEFORE GOING TO VISIT A GYNECOLOGIST?
- Please be honest when interacting with your doctor. It is very important for you to candidly speak about your lifestyle and concerns. This will enable the doctor to help you better.
- Bodily odor is natural. If it indicates a problem, the gynecologist needs to know.
- It is not necessary to wax or shave before the visit.
- If you have a period when the appointment is scheduled, you can still go ahead with the visit, but it may be better to postpone unless you have symptoms that need urgent attention.
WHAT ARE THE COMMON GYNECOLOGICAL PROCEDURES AT WE CARE?
- Hysteroscopy, the use of an endoscope to see into the uterus.
- Pap smear tests.
- Endometrial biopsy, or taking a sample from the lining of the uterus.
- Ultrasound scanning.
- Colposcopy, a microscopic examination of the cervix.
