We share almost everything with our female friends and people close to us, but we hesitate to share intimate female issues. Some of us are too shy to discuss such problems even though we have similar issues.
This article will help you to understand the need to consult the issues with your gynecologist and the most common things that are must understand about your own body. You must make a checklist of all the queries you have before visiting the doctor so that you must not skip any of your queries. If you are visiting a new gynecologist then you must take all your previous records and discuss them thoroughly to avoid any later mishaps.
We are enlisting few things here that you must consider consulting with your gynaecologist, (in case you have any of such issues):
4 Things You Should Always Discuss with Your Gynecologist
- Personal health/ hygiene History:
It is a must to discuss thoroughly your health issues and information. Especially if any medical conditions you have or had (including physical/ mental), or medications you are taking currently. Also:
- Date of last menstruation
- If any abnormal discharge/ abnormal period
- Any pills (birth control/ vitamin supplements)
- Any drug allergy, etc.
Why you have heavy bleeding during your periods?
It is the worst nightmare in every women’s life. Every time we are concerned about unwanted bloodstains, embarrassments, leak-check, etc. This makes it unbearable at this time if u are working out of the home. These can be associated with some underlying health issues, (like PCOS, fibroids), or maybe normal sometimes. You must discuss this with your gynaecologist to understand the underlying cause, also it is important for early diagnosis of any fertility issues.
If you are pregnant or trying to conceive
If you are trying to conceive, you must visit your gynaecologist and discuss the factors and chances of getting pregnant at that time. You must be thorough about your physical conditions and menstrual cycle. Your gynaecologist is the best person to give you advice about conception and planning of pregnancy.
If you are pregnant you should inform your gynaecologist about the term and get the important diagnosis done. Schedule for medications and supplements properly.
- Why do I experience unusual vaginal discharge accompanied by itching?
The itching and very high volume of bad-smelling vaginal discharge are the alarming signs of vaginal infection. If this issue persists even after maintaining proper hygiene then you must consult with your doctor ASAP.
It is serious to take your intimate health as a top priority, you must visit us or consult about any query you have. We are always ready to help you with the concerns you face about yourself.
