Prevention is always the best defense against health problems. Because it is difficult to predict the kinds of issues and problems that may arise regarding your health, regular visits to doctor's offices are advised in order for you to take care of your wellbeing and ensure optimum health. When it comes to visiting your gynecologist, the following are serious signs and symptoms that call for immediate attention:
Pelvic pain and constant/regular abdominal discomfort: sharp pelvic pain can be a warning sign of different conditions, such as an infection, a dangerous ectopic pregnancy, or a ruptured ovarian cyst. Constant or regular abdominal discomfort such as the feeling of fullness or bloating on your lower mid-section, on the other hand, can be indicative of uterine fibroids or non-cancerous tumors. Constant pelvic pain may also suggest endometriosis, which is a condition where the lining of the uterus grows outside instead of inside the organ.
Bleeding in between periods and post menopausal bleeding. Occasional and minimal bleeding (spotting) in between your periods shouldn't set off alarm bells. However, when bleeding is heavy, painful, and lasts for days, it is time to call your local gynecologist so that he or she can investigate the obvious problem. Excessive and prolonged bleeding can be a sign of vaginal injury, a miscarriage, or maybe even cancer of the uterus or the cervix. Mid-cycle bleeding is a reason to call your doctor.
Missed periods/problematic periods. Every woman's experience of monthly periods is different. This means what's normal for Jane may not be normal for Mary. A woman would more than likely have an idea of what's normal for her cycle by the time she reaches late teens and can detect abnormalities when they do occur. If for instance, you soak through your sanitary pad or tampon more frequently or have bleeding that lasts longer than a week, it is best to contact your gynecologist to know the possible causes of your heavy bleeding. Uterine fibroids, thyroid problems, or an infection could be to blame.
Unusual discharge/soreness in the genitals – vaginal discharge is but normal as it is a way for the organ to keep itself clean and healthy. Thickness of discharge changes at different stages of the menstrual cycle, but discharge that is yellow, green, or gray in color and has bad odor should be a cause for alarm, as well as burning or itching around the vagina, as this could indicate some vaginitis. Bacterial and yeast infections are often to blame when these occur.
Problems with your urination and bowel movements can also be symptoms of pelvic floor problems, which can be corrected through prescribed medical aids and special pelvic exercises.
About the Author:
Miriam Sorkin is the office manager at Dr. Sorkin's Center for Women's Health. Dr. Sorkin is an outstanding surgeon and has an incredible background in OBGYN field. The main goal of the clinic is to treat each patient individually with her specific problems and to create a customized treatment plan to fix all her problems. He provides a wide variety of OBGYN services for women including pregnancy care, laser vaginal rejuvenation surgery, vaginoplasty surgery, hymenoplasty surgery and many more other surgeries.
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Miriam Sorkin Joined: May 16th, 2015 Articles Posted: 5
