Let’s start with the basics...
This is when you should make that Gynecologist appointment :
1. If you’re having irregular cycles or heavy bleeding or painful menses- you might have some underlying cause which may need evaluation. An abnormal period may look and feel like:
* Heavier than usual bleeding
* Heavy cramping with and before the cycle
* Bleeding that lasts longer than a week
* Bleeding that comes, unexpectedly, on other days or weeks
2. You haven’t had your periods until the age of 17- menarche or the first occurrence of menstruation, most girls get their first period when they’re between 10 and 15 years old but if you don’t get your periods by the age of 17 you should visit your Gynecologist.
3. When you get recurrent urinary tract infections- some symptoms involves burning while passing urine, foul smellimg vaginal discharge and Lower pelvic pain.
4. When you have severe acne- this can be due to hyperaldesteronism like PCOS.
5. You’re experiencing pelvic pain or pain during sex- Having mild discomfort during sex is common, but you shouldn’t have pain.
6. Birth control options- From oral pills to injectables, here you’ll get all options on birth control depending on your needs.
7. PAP smear test to prevent cervical cancer after the age of 21 to 65 years.
8. Planning pregnancy or if you’re pregnant.
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