What Does Gynecology and Obstetrics Mean?
The branch of science that studies women's health and diseases is Gynecology. Obstetrics is about birth. In our country, gynecology and obstetrics specialists are physicians who are specialized in branches including gynecology and obstetrics.
What are the 5 Most Common Diseases in Women?
1.Irregular Menstruation
The frequency of menstruation in every healthy woman of reproductive age should not be more than 21 days and less than 35 days. Situations other than this situation are normal and normal. In the first years of young girls' transition to puberty and during menopause, order breaks down and this is normal. However, other irregularities should be treated after diagnosis.
Treatment
If the diagnosis made as a result of the examinations and tests is abnormal, hormone-related drug treatments can be applied depending on the problem. In the treatment of serious conditions, surgical intervention may be required. Among the treatment methods that can be applied according to age for this type of ailments are hormonal spirals or drug treatments to be planned for a few days.
2.Vaginal Discharges
Vaginal discharge can be caused by different reasons. If we list them;
- * Bacterial or fungal infections
- * Unhygienic environment or wrong chemical applications for hygiene purposes
- * Destructions caused by tight and uncomfortable clothes
- * Irregular and unhealthy diet
Treatment
If vaginal discharge is caused by bacterial infections or factors that disrupt the flora of the vagina, it can be treated with drugs such as vaginal suppository or vaginal cream. In addition, lifestyle changes such as creating a hygienic environment, choosing clothes that will not cause irritation, and a healthy diet are also necessary.
3.Chocolate Cysts (Endometriosis)
The disease, known colloquially as chocolate cysts, is the condition of the presence of tissue similar to the endometrium tissue that covers the inside of the uterus and sheds during menstruation, in the region outside the uterus. Chocolate cyst affects approximately 200 million women in the world and 2 million women in Turkey. Chocolate cysts, which are one of the biggest factors of infertility, usually do not show any symptoms, but they can rarely show themselves with contractions and pain. Reasons;
- * Environmental factors
- * Immune system disorders
- * The flow of menstrual blood towards the abdominal cavity
- * Genetic factors
- * Unhealthy and irregular diet
Treatment
After the diagnosis of chocolate cyst, different treatment is applied. Treatment with hormonal drugs, surgical operation called laparoscopy and laparotomy, physiotherapy, psychological support and herbal medicine are applied. The recurrence rate of the disease is high.
4.Myomas
Fibroids are the name given to benign tumors. It is frequently seen between the ages of 25 - 35 on average. The reason is the increased estrogen level during pregnancy. Tumors begin to shrink as estrogen levels return to normal during the puerperium. However, benign tumors should not be taken lightly and should be treated with caution.
Treatment
Myoma is a disease that usually requires surgical operation. However, depending on the size and frequency of fibroids, drug therapy is also applied.
5.Cervical Cancer
This disease, which is determined as one of the most common cancers seen in women, consists of malignant tumors formed in the cervix. The most important cause of cervical cancer is HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) virus. There are many types of HPV virus. They are often confused with the meat blisters seen on the hand. Tiny blistered pieces of flesh on the hands or anywhere on the body are also caused by the HPV virus. However, this virus, which is seen on the hands and other parts of the body, does not cause cervical cancer. The virus that causes cervical cancer is transmitted by unprotected sexual intercourse or genetic reasons.
Treatment
It is very important to detect the HPV virus that causes cervical cancer early. The Pop-Smear test should be done every year. The treatment of cervical cancer is only possible with radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
