Concerning symptoms
Your visits to your OB-GYN are generally spread out over time. Some might go once a year, while others go twice a year. What is important and what every woman needs to know is that if you notice something worrying or if your body tells you that something is unusual, you don’t have to wait until the next visit.
Watch out for these signs, and if you notice them, consult your gynecologist straight away:
- Pelvic area pain: this type of pain is not always associated with cervical cancer, but it might indicate that something is not right. The best thing you can do is schedule a checkup right away.
- Abnormal bleeding: Regular bleeding is expected while you are still menstruating. But if it happens post-menopause, it is an alarm signal, and you should immediately address it with your doctor.
- Abnormal discharge: Make an appointment with your gynecologist if you have any strange discharge, either in terms of look or smell.
As you can see, there are many reasons to see a gynecologist post-menopause, and you should never ignore them. Preventive action is most often the one that can help you identify existing conditions early.
And if you find them early, that means you can start the treatment early. This is the best-case scenario, and hopefully, with today’s advances in medicine, this is possible in most cases.
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