It was already known in ancient Greece that it is easier to prevent a illness than to treat it. Prevention is one of the priority areas of modern medicine. An important part of prevention of any illness, in particular gynecological, is a healthy lifestyle. Maintaining health at a high level enables the body to function as efficiently as possible, in particular, it enables the immune system to successfully fight external and internal threats. This significantly reduces the risks, but does not eliminate them completely: although less often, people who lead a healthy lifestyle also get sick. Another medical part of prevention is provided for this case.
Why and who needs a preventive gynecological exams
Many gynecological diseases not only begin imperceptibly, but also progress for a long time, without revealing themselves. They can be discovered accidentally, for example, during an examination for infertility, or late, when the symptoms cannot be missed. Sometimes this means that the changes that have occurred are irreversible. Preventive gynecological exams allow to prevent late detection of diseases. It is carried out regularly with a frequency of one year, but in case of a burdened gynecological anamnesis, the doctor may advise to undergo it more often.
It is recommended all adult women regardless of their marital status and sexual activity to undergo an annual preventive exams. It should be noted that the professional examination is carried out without any complaints. If there are complaints, then you should not wait for the appointed date.
What is included in a preventive gynecological exams
The annual gynecological exam covers:
● Doctor’s consultation.
● Mirror pelvic exam.
● Colposcopy — examination of the walls of the vagina and cervix under magnification, sometimes with treatment of the cervix with special reagents, which make it possible to detect pathologically changed areas.
● Smear on microflora.
● Pap Smear (cytological screening) — an analysis that makes it possible to detect atypical (tumor) cells of the mucous membrane of the cervix at an early stage. The test is performed once every three years, starting at the age of 21.
Additional studies may be recommended based on the results of the annual gynecological exam.
Annual gynecological exam in the "Mother and Child" clinic
It is easy and convenient to undergo an annual preventive gynecological exam in the "Mother and Child" medical center, because:
1. You can make an appointment by phone or using the website contact form, the administrators will be happy to advise you and choose a convenient time.
2. Clinic’s specialists have considerable experience and high qualifications.
3. The medical center is equipped with the latest high-quality diagnostic equipment.
4. During the scheduled consultation, you can choose contraception at the same time and discuss any reproductive health issues with the doctor.
5. If additional diagnostics are needed, tests and research can be performed in one place.
6. You can schedule an annual gynecological exam and no longer worry about where to take it and how not to forget it - the administrator will contact you and remind you when the time is right.
7. All women over 40 are recommended to undergo a mammogram once a year. It can be combined with a gynecological exam to save time.
General prevention of gynecological diseases
Compliance with the following rules significantly reduces the risk of reproductive system diseases:
● Do not lead a promiscuous sex life.
● If you are not sure about your partner, be sure to use barrier contraception (condom) during sexual intercourse.
● Be responsible for planning your pregnancy. If you are not ready to have a baby, use reliable contraception. Do not rely on luck or methods such as interrupted intercourse or the calendar method. The doctor of the "Mother and Child"
Medical Center will gladly help you choose the most convenient option for you.
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