10 reasons to visit gynaecologist

Most Indian women are not aware of gynecological matters and go for consultancy only when they have problem. In fact many are reluctant to come for routine check-ups for fear of discovering they may have cancer. A women should visit a gynaecologist, especially for screening for cervical and breast cancer, on every one to three years.

1) Cervical and Uterine cancers : Go for Pap smear test at least once in a three month. It helps to detect the abnormal cells and polyps of uterus and cervix, which can degenerate into cancer. The Pap smear test is recommended for all the women from the time they start sexual relation or from age 35, even if they don't have active sexual life.

2) Menstrual Problem : Tell the doctor about menstruation cramps, or an increase or decrease in menstrual frequency, since they may be caused by an inflammation of the uterine walls or a vaginal infection. In addition many women suffers hemorrhages-bleeding. This may be symptoms of cervical cancer. And too much bleeding can cause anemia. 

3) Breast Examination: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among urban women in india. Although a women can learn to examine her own breast. After the age of 50, she must go for mammography along with the breast sonography- the technique that uses sounds to create images of the interior of the breasts.

4) Infection : if you feel pelvic pain or discharge due to gynaecologial infection, visit doctor. As it ay be mild infection which can be cure by antibiotics, but if it left untreated , a young women likely to develop other problem including infertility on account of damage to the Fallopian Tube.

5) Knowledge of The Body : Regular consultation to doctor help a women get to know her own body better and to clear many doubts. A gynae doctor is a confident who can help a women through the various stages of her life.

6)  Family Planning : There are many methods of contraception, but each women have their won life-style, preferences,  sex-life patterns etc . The gynaecologist is the best advisor in what concern matternity control, adjusting contraceptive methods to individual needs and controlling their effects.