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When to visit the gynecologist?

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When to visit the gynecologist?

As a woman and as a child, usually there’s an orientation about the care that your body requires. So, it is common way for health problems to be prevented, and in any case be treated by specialists in the field.

It is estimated that the first visit to the gynecologist can occur when a girl reaches between 13 and 15 years old, in which it can treat any adolescent’s menstrual period alteration. In other cases, these should coincide with the “beginning” of active sex life, and continue the check-ups throughout your life.

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However, in adulthood visits to the gynecologist should be more frequent. These appointments are important because when you have sex, whether with frequent or diverse partners,your intimate area’s health is necessary, becoming one of the most important health professionals for a woman.

The frequency of gynecological check-ups may vary according to your family and medical history. Despite this, doctors recommend that you perform an intimate health check at least once a year. But, beyond the general recommendation is necessary that you attend the signals that your body sends you to determine when a appointment is necessary.

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But which are the symptoms that should activate your alarms? Well, when you know your body, you can recognize some aches or discomforts that may occur, some of these are: changes in your vaginal fluid, changes in your period, burning sensation, itching or any alteration in the genital area or in your breasts.

If any of these conditions are present it is necessary to go to the specialist, and don’t wait for the next gynecological examination.

The gynecological check routine:

The gynecologist performs a medical examination consisting of several parts, the order varies according to the doctor but is similar in all cases, and these are: a pelvic and abdominal examination is performed in order to discard any problem in the internal pelvic organs like cysts or malformations, and an external check of the genitals.

In addition, it does a vaginal cytology to detect any abnormality in your reproductive organs tissue and a breasts palpation.

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In any case, it is important that you regularly perform your periodical check with your trusted gynecologist, who is able to detect and treat any alteration in the well-being of your reproductive organs. Diseases resulting from sexual intercourse such as Human Papillomavirus (HPV) require attention at an early stage, as well as the discovery of breast and cervical cancer.

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