Making Your Health A Top Priority: 10 Reasons Other Than Pregnancy To Visit An OBGYN
intro You probably take care of a lot of other people in your life, from children and a spouse to your parents or boss, but in too many cases, women simply do not make their own health a top priority. Unfortunately, putting your own needs aside can have severe consequences, especially considering that many diseases and conditions are much more manageable when detected early. Putting your own health first doesn't mean neglecting anyone else, it simply means you value your own physical well-being enough to protect it and one of the most effective ways to protect your precious health is by visiting an OBGYN (Obstetrics and Gynecology) for regular checkups
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5. General Discomfort In The Vaginal Area
Tenderness, itchiness, dryness, redness and other complaints of your very personal parts warrant a conversation with an OBGYN. The cause could be something as simple as a reaction to a new laundry detergent or you could be dealing with a yeast infection, but either way, in addition to being cumbersome and uncomfortable, you need to know (and possibly treat) the underlying cause.
6. It Burns When You Pee
Experiencing a burning sensation when you relieve yourself isn't just an agonizing feeling, it could be an indication of a serious problems, such as an STD or urinary-tract infection (UTI). A UTI can evolve into life-threatening sepsis, so do not take this symptoms lightly.
7. You're Peeing Much More Often Than Normal
If, seemingly all of a sudden, you're constantly struck by the urge to run to the bathroom, you could be dealing with a UTI, cyst, vaginitis or even something far more nefarious, like diabetes or cancer. Listen to your body when it speaks to you in a manner which is out of the ordinary, as whatever it's trying to tell you is likely something a doctor should help you with.
8. There's Blood In Your Urine
Just like excessive urination, the presence of blood (that you can see, called gross hematuria) can be the result of a number of scenarios, from infections to cancers; however, many foods and some medications may cause a discoloration of
This could include things such as breast cancer, cervical cancer, and even menopause. They have to run examinations, Pap smears, chart past medical history, diet tips, keeping up with personal hygiene, hormonal imbalances and also sexual health and disease prevention. Obstetricians are in charge of prenatal care by checking the fetal heart rate using ultrasounds and watching the babies health and growth. An obstetrician can also run tests using the baby’s amniotic fluid to check for genetic tests. The mother may have the doctor check her heart rate, blood pressure and even her weight gain during her
Within Victoria there are multiple models of maternity care available to women. An initial discussion with the woman’s treating GP during the early stages of her pregnancy is critical in her decision-making about which model of care she will choose and this key discussion is essential in allowing a woman to make the first of many informed decisions throughout her pregnancy. According to a survey conducted by Stevens et al. (2010) only 43% of women felt ‘they were not supported to maintain up-to-date knowledge on models of care, and most reported that model of care referrals were influenced by whether women had private health insurance coverage.’ Many elements of these models of care differ: from location of care, degree of caregiver continuity, rates of intervention and maternal and infant health, outcomes access to medical procedure, and philosophical orientation such as natural or medical (Stevens, Thompson, Kruske, Watson, & Miller, 2014). According to the World Health Organization (1985) and Commonwealth of Australia (2008) there is a recognition that ‘85% of pregnant women are capable of giving birth safely with minimal intervention with the remaining 15% at potential risk of medical complications’ (McIntyre & Francis, 2012).
Patients should be given information regarding the importance of prenatal care and availability of prenatal care for future pregnancies.
However, with medication and technology, any issues that arise can be likely treated. Regular appointments are important to monitor the pregnancy and wellbeing of the mother and her baby. Going to have regular scans will enable the health care professionals to identify any problems with the baby or the mother. Furthermore, women are able to ask any questions
Humans are supposed to to to the bathroom four to six times a day. The pressures of life force us to clench and hold it in. Two kidneys, two europhras, a bladder, two ureters, and a urethra make up the urinary system. Urine comes from the kidneys by mixing water and other wastes. Then they go to the ureters and into the bladder. The bladder inflates like a balloon when full. The sphincter opens up when the bladder is full and the urine goes to the external urethral sphincter. You are able to control the opening and closing of that area and that is how you hold your pee. It will weaken or overwork your muscular slang which could lead to bad side
Early prenatal care is essential to mothers and babies. Doctors preferably see their pregnant patients around 8 weeks of pregnancy in which an initial evaluation is conducted which includes checking for sexually transmitted infections, they screen for gestational diabetes, and to find out when the due date is. When a woman comes in during the third trimester for an initial check-up, the due date is typically not accurate; which could result in preterm labour. Being born preterm has severe consequences, such babies are more at risk for respiratory distress syndrome, and later on in life diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Among the benefits of prenatal care is the ability to anticipate future or current problems; hence, it is essential to the health of both mother and child. Prenatal care allows health care providers to take timely measures to ensure the wellbeing of the mother and
• Your bladder leaks urine. This may happen when the muscles or nerves near the bladder are not working normally, so the bladder overflows.
Adolescence: As you develop, it’s important to have an experienced obgyn by your side. Stellar Women’s Health Specialists sees young women on a daily basis. They can perform routine checkups
Urinary incontinence (UI) can be defined as, “involuntary leakage of urine to a degree that it is troubling to a person” (Mauk, p. 545). Not only it is a common problem for the elderly, which has a tremendous impact on their quality of life, it is also a common health problems that affects more than 17 millions of Americans (Testa, p. 82). Even though urinary incontinence is a common problem for the senior it is not a normal part of the aging process, however vast majority of people still does not seek help due to the fact that they think it is a normal part of aging and the embarrassment related to the social stigma associated with the disease. As a healthcare
Health care utilization among women in this sample was relatively high, with 81% of women surveyed (256) having gone to the doctor within the last year for reasons other than prenatal care (Reyes, Selchau and Rossier, 2015).
The team at North Coast OB/GYN operates with a simple mission—to provide the highest possible care to their clients while maintaining a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Their routine care services focus on promoting wellness with preventative healthcare, and they use this philosophy to encourage continued health at every stage of life—even into menopause. From walking a patient through their first gynecological exam to providing sensitive testing for
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HPI: Mary reports burning upon urination and a feeling extreme itchiness and ‘uncomfortable in that area’.
During prenatal visits, the practitioner will start by asking the pregnant woman how she was feeling and whether she has any
Prenatal care is widely accepted as an important element in improving pregnancy outcome. (Gorrie, McKinney, Murray, 1998). Prenatal care is defined as care of a pregnant woman during the time in the maternity cycle that begins with conception and ends with the onset of labor. A medical, surgical, gynecologic, obstretic, social and family history is taken (Mosby's Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Dictionary, 1998). It is important for a pregnant woman as well as our society to know that everything that you do has an effect on your baby. Because so many women opt not to receive the benefits of prenatal care, our society sees the ramification, which include a variety of complications primarily