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Common Problems and Treatments

• Abnormal uterine bleeding can occur due to many reasons, including problems due to ovulation, hormonal imbalance or abnormalities in the vagina, cervix or uterus. Abnormal bleeding can be: 

Prolonged — longer than a normal menstrual period

Frequent — less than 21 days from the first day of one bleeding period to the first day of the next 

Heavier than usual — requiring more than one pad/tampon every hour during the heaviest time. 

• Abnormal bleeding may be treated with hormone balancing medication. At times hysteroscopy might be required to remove a polyp or fibroid inside the uterus.
• Heavy bleeding can also be reduced or stopped by endometrial ablation, a procedure in which the uterine lining is removed. Some women undergo hysterectomy, or removal of the uterus, as a more definitive way of ending abnormal bleeding.
• Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS and PCOD) is a hormonal disorder in which a woman's body produces higher than normal levels of the male hormone, androgens. These high levels of androgens prevent the ovaries from producing enough progesterone, which is necessary for a normal menstrual cycle. This results in undeveloped egg follicles, which turn into small cysts in the ovaries that prevent ovulation. PCOS affects approximately five to ten percent of women of childbearing age and is a leading cause of infertility. It is also the most common hormonal disorder among premenopausal women.
• Cervical Vaccination of young women (15-25 years of age) against human papillomavirus (HPV) has been shown to be quite effective in preventing development of moderate or severe cervical precancerous lesions associated with HPV-16 or -18.
• A Cervical Screening Test is a quick and simple test to check the health of the cervix. The test checks for the presence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. There are multiple types of human papilloma virus causing different types of infections as well as abnormal cervical cell change that may lead to cervical cancer. 
• Pap smears are screening tests to detect potential precancerous and cancerous processes in the cervix. During the test, a swab is inserted into the vagina to collect cell samples. The cells are then sent to a lab for examination; diagnosis of which might lead to further preventive procedures.
• Endometriosis is a condition in which tissues from the membrane that normally line the uterus — the endometrium — start growing outside the uterus, typically on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, intestines or other areas in the pelvis. This lining behaves the same as the endometrium and accumulates blood, but at the end of the monthly period is unable to shed the blood. The accumulation of tissues and blood can cause inflammation and scarring, which can lead to other conditions, particularly pelvic pain and infertility. Blood trapped in the ovaries may develop into benign cysts called endometrioma.
• Fibroids are circular shaped extra growths that develop in the uterus. They are mostly benign, or non-cancerous. Fibroids range in size from as small as a pea to as large as a melon. Some fibroids can grow steadily during the reproductive years, while some can remain the same size for many years. All fibroids stop growing after menopause. In case fibroids grow even after menopause, it is a case of concern and medical attention is required. Usually, fibroids cause no symptoms hence it is advisable to get one regularly checked.
• Colposcopy is a method of taking a close-up look at the cervix for abnormal growth. In case of abnormal cell or tissue growth, colposcopy is combined with cryotherapy to destroy these cells. In cryotherapy the cells are frozen to a very cold temperature, which causes the infected cells to die and then these cells are removed from the cervix.

Consult the best gynecologists at Pristyn Care 

Many females feel more comfortable talking about their reproductive health with another female than they would with a man. Often, proper care is reliant on the female feeling comfortable giving information about their personal issues to the gynecologist, and this is often far easier when a female is talking to another female about their concerns. Some females feel uncomfortable talking to a male gynecologist, particularly when it comes to issues such as painful intercourse, sexually transmitted infections, and unusual vaginal discharge. This is one reason why female gynecologists have a huge advantage over males gynecologists when it comes to treating patients. Consult the best female gynecologists for any gynecological problem you have at Pristyn Care.