It focuses on the prevention and comprehensive health care of women in the different phases of their life: adolescence, reproductive age and post-menopause. Thus, the importance of this consultation is vital to prevent, detect diseases and, if they are already installed, manage to treat them in time.

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When should I start seeing a gynecologist?

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It is essential to visit the gynecologist in the different stages of our lives. And put aside the idea that the visit to this doctor is only referred to those women who have an active sexual life or who are pregnant.

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Adolescents: The first visit to the gynecologist:

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This visit should take place between the ages of 11 and 15 . Age at which the woman has entered the stage of puberty . Ideally prior to the first menstruation.

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Many teenagers are ashamed or afraid to go to the gynecologist. However, there is nothing to fear, because the first visit is mainly based on counseling regarding the beginning of this new stage.

Likewise, it is a valuable opportunity when it comes to detecting an irregular cycle, alterations in its gynecological maturation (such as the absence of menstruation) or endocrine problems, for which they need hormonal treatment. In addition, this is an excellent opportunity for counseling regarding sexuality and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (such as human papillomavirus vaccines).

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RIGOR GYNECOLOGICAL CONTROLS

Gynecological examination:

It is recommended once a year. It consists of the general review of the specialist doctor. It allows detecting possible tumors both in the uterus and in the ovaries and vaginal alterations.

Cervical Cytology (Also Known As Pap Smear) :

This test consists of the analysis of a sample of cells that are shed from the cervix. It is a painless test to prevent cervical cancer, because before it appears, there are premalignant lesions, that is, alterations that, if left untreated, will evolve into cancer over the years.

Mammography:

It is recommended to start doing it from the age of 40, with no family history or previous symptoms as risk factors. It consists of an X-ray of the breasts and should be done at least once every two years.

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Regular medical control to prevent other diseases:

As pathologies:

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• Cardiovascular (hypertension),

• Alterations of lipids (cholesterol),

• Thyroid function disturbances,

• Obesity.

Laboratory tests to detect sexually transmitted infections:

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Today, both men and women start their sexual lives early, thus increasing the possibility of acquiring sexual infections. The most important and must-see exams:

• HIV

• Hepatitis B

• Chlamydia

• Gonorrhea

• Syphilis