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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Nguyen Van Thanh - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital.In many developed countries around the world, gynecological examination is considered a mandatory part of routine check-ups, however, in our country, the majority of women at puberty are still not confident to see a doctor. gynecological. Because, many people have the disease but are still afraid to go to the doctor, especially young people who are in adulthood - an age where many people are still afraid of this sensitive issue. Without regular checkups, the risk of gynecological diseases will be very high. The following article will provide you with useful information to see the importance of gynecological examination and why you should see a gynecologist before the age of 21.
1. Check gynecological health status
Women should see a gynecologist to check if their "private area" is healthy or not? Gynecological examination can tell if you are suffering from problems such as urinary tract infections, vaginitis or not? If you experience vaginal itching or a foul-smelling vaginal discharge, see your doctor for the best treatment.In addition, in order not to suffer from gynecological diseases, each person should build a healthy lifestyle to maintain weight, keep bones strong and have a body full of vitality.
2. Should see a gynecologist when having problems with the menstrual cycle
A gynecological exam helps to check if your menstrual cycle is normal. In addition, the examination helps to find out the cause of the irregular menstrual flow, low menstrual flow, or irregular periods.People with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) also need to see a gynecologist for advice. Premenstrual syndrome refers to physical and emotional symptoms that occur one of the two weeks before menstruation. Symptoms are often different for each woman and revolve around the beginning of her period. Common symptoms are acne breakouts, chest pain, bloating, fatigue, irritability, and mood swings. Usually these symptoms will persist for about six days.
3. Answer questions about sex and pregnancy
Both men and women should practice safe sex to avoid sexually transmitted diseases. Especially, people who are LGBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender) need to be consulted by doctors about gynecological health as well as how to have safe sex.In order not to get sexually transmitted diseases, we should use protective measures such as condoms, mouth shields,...
Women can be counseled on how to avoid pregnancy safely when have sex to choose to get pregnant at the right time. For those who are pregnant, it is possible to go to the clinic for tests to check that the fetus is healthy.
4. Prevent and protect yourself from STIs
STIs are sexually transmitted diseases such as genital herpes, HIV, and HPV. It is passed from person to person through sexual acts, including vaginal intercourse, oral or anal sex.Everyone should go to the gynecological clinic to get the HPV vaccine. If you've been sexually active, get tested to see if you have STIs or HIV?
Gynecological examination and screening package at Vinmec
Gynecological examination is a very important step to help women know their health status as well as their fertility, so that they can have a timely treatment plan if they happen to have it. Where to go for gynecological examination is a question that many women care about. Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital has deployed service packages for examination and screening of basic gynecological diseases.When registering for the basic gynecological examination and screening package, customers will receive:
Specialized gynecological examination Transvaginal ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries Transvaginal ultrasound of the breasts Tests such as: Treponema pallidum rapid test, Chlamydia rapid test, taking samples for cervical-vaginal cytology, bacterioscopic staining (female vaginal fluid), HPV genotype PCR automated system, Total urinalysis by automatic machine . Why should you choose Vinmec for gynecological examination and screening?
Medical team - doctors are leading experts, highly qualified, dedicated and devoted to the benefit of patients Comprehensive and professional medical examination, consultation and treatment service Equipment system Modern, efficient diagnosis and treatment support Modern, civilized, luxurious and sterilized medical examination and treatment space Full assurance of safety and privacy for customers. Modern, efficient and effective model for managing, sharing and connecting information online. Doctor Nguyen Van Thanh has many years of experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology. The doctor was trained and attended courses in obstetrics and gynecology and infertility at Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hanoi University of Medicine and Pharmacy and the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.
Source: Acog.org