10 awkward questions you were embarrassed to ask your gynecologist

Wday.ru asked the expert the most sensitive questions, and also learned the truth and myths about women’s problems.

What if there is a long delay, the pregnancy test is negative?

In this case, I advise you to donate blood for hCG (chorionic gonadotropin – a hormone responsible for the development of pregnancy). Tests can not always give a XNUMX% correct result, errors are possible. If the delay is more than two to three weeks and the level of the hCG hormone is low, undergo an ultrasound of the pelvic organs.

Does the diagnosis of uterine fibroids mean infertility?

I will tell you that many women learn about the presence of fibroids when they are already pregnant. So myoma is not always a sentence. It all depends on its location, size and some other factors affecting the conception and bearing of a child. Sometimes surgical treatment may be required, but a woman with fibroids almost always has the opportunity to become pregnant and give birth to a healthy child.

By bending the uterus, most often mean the deviation of the uterus to the back, a variant of its location in the small pelvis. In addition, the bend is pathological and is associated with the formation of adhesions, weakening of the ligamentous apparatus. And I want to note that the bend of the uterus does not affect the possibility of conception in any way. This used to be one of the most common misconceptions.

Is it possible to somehow reduce the profusion during menstruation? For example, on the eve of an important celebration, a long trip, etc.

Heavy periods lasting more than 7 days, when you change a tampon or a high absorbency pad every 2-3 hours, is a reason to see a doctor and is most often a sign of gynecological disease. The loss of a certain amount of blood is programmed at the time of menstruation, I would not recommend correcting it. Hormonal drugs can help, but only after consulting a doctor.

There is actually a latex allergy. Then it also manifests itself in allergic reactions to gloves, some toys, etc. There are non-latex condoms, such as polyurethane, but they are much more expensive. In addition, there is an allergy to the lubricant of the condom. Then you just need to change the brand of protective equipment.

It goes differently for everyone. Someone at the age of 50 has ovaries full of functioning follicles, someone at 38 has persistent menopause. Often heredity matters: if a mother’s menopause came early, most likely, the same will happen for her daughter.

Truth. Hypothermia, as well as, for example, the presence of foci of chronic inflammation in the body, lack of personal hygiene, frequent abortions and changing partners, simply provokes the multiplication of infection (specific or non-specific). Therefore, if your appendages are often inflamed, it makes sense to first of all be screened for STIs (sexually transmitted infections) and opportunistic flora with the determination of sensitivity to antibiotics.

I can say unequivocally that they are much less harmful than abortion and its complications. Of course, you do not need to get carried away and take them after each unprotected intercourse. It is better to choose an adequate planned method of contraception!

Is it true that ovarian dysfunction can cause excess weight?

Truth. Or, conversely, the appearance of ovarian dysfunction due to excess weight. Hence, menstrual irregularities and infertility. Sometimes it is enough to lose a few pounds to solve these problems.

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