What is a gynecologist?

A gynecologist is a physician that specializes in the female reproductive system, which includes the cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterus, vagina and vulva. Menstrual problems, contraception, sexuality, menopause and infertility problems are diagnosed and treated by a gynecologist; most gynecologists also provide medical care, and some provide primary care.

What does a gynecologist do?

Many women begin visiting a gynecologist from their early teens and continue to attend a clinic for overall health issues as well. Women are advised to pay a visit to a gynecologist yearly for a checkup, and any time that they have symptoms that concern them.

When you visit a gynecologist for a regular screening, these are what your gynecologist may do.

• • Screening, analysis and advice
  • immunizations according to age and risk factors
  • a physical examination, which will include measuring standard vital signs, body mass Indicator, palpating the abdomen and inguinal lymph nodes, and assessing general health
  • a rectal exam and a breast examination, as appropriate for the patient’s age

Here are some procedures that a gynecologist will do.

Diagnostic Activities:

• • • • Pap smear tests
      • ultrasound scanning
      • colposcopy, a microscopic examination of the cervix
      • endometrial biopsy, or taking a sample from the lining of the uterus
      • hysteroscopy, Using an endoscope to see into the uterus

Surgical tasks:

• • • • Preparing patients for surgery
      • laparoscopy, a keyhole abdominal process. For both diagnostic and surgical functions
      • minor surgery, such as sterilization
      • major operation, such as removing fibroids from the uterus
      • postoperative care, such as treating complications

When to see a gynecologist?

A visit to the gynecologist is recommended for annual screening and any time a girl has concerns about symptoms such as pelvic, vulvar, and vaginal pain or abnormal bleeding from the uterus.

Conditions commonly treated by gynecologists are:

• • • • Problems relating to pregnancy, fertility, menstruation, and menopause
      • family planning, including contraception, sterilization, and pregnancy termination
      • problems with tissues that support the pelvic organs, such as ligaments and muscles
      • STIs
      • polycystic ovary syndrome
      • prostate and esophageal incontinence
      • benign conditions of the reproductive tract, for example, ovarian cysts, fibroids, breast diseases, vulvar and vaginal ulcers, as well as other adrenal changes
      • 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
      • emergency concerning gynecology
      • Infection , a chronic condition that affects the reproductive system
      • pelvic inflammatory ailments, such as abscesses
      • sexuality, including health issues relating to esophageal and bisexual connections
      • sexual dysfunction

Tips on seeing a gynecologist

A visit to the gynecologist, especially if it’s the first time for a young woman, could be pretty confusing in terms of what to expect. Here are some tips to help that.

• • • An honest account of your health issues and lifestyle provides the gynecologist a much better idea of your position and enables them to help you more.
    • A gynecological examination, including a pap smear, could be embarrassing, but it isn’t usually painful.
    • It’s not necessary to shave or wax before the trip.
    • Bodily odor is natural. If it indicates a issue, the gynecologist needs to know.
    • When you have a period once the appointment is scheduled, you can still go ahead with the visit, but it can be better to postpone, unless you have symptoms that need urgent attention.
    • It’s better to avoid having sexual intercourse, using a vaginal douche, or using tampons for two days before a gynecological examination.
    • Have someone with you. A patient may request to have someone with them at the trip, either in the room or outside the door.