Common Gynecological Problems & Procedures
Women's Health Care of New England • October 1, 2019
Did you know that most abnormal menstrual bleeding problems are caused by an imbalance in hormones? Or those women who have abnormal Pap smears have a very small chance of developing cervical cancer from those abnormal cells?
At Women’s Health Connecticut, our physicians, clinicians have a great deal of experience handling women’s health procedures and gynecologic concerns with expert, compassionate care.
The best place to get answers or information about your own health is always your doctor or nurse practitioner. The most common topics and concerns that women have regarding their gynecologic health include:
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, diagnosis and treatment
- Endometriosis
- Abnormal Pap smear and follow up
ABNORMAL UTERINE BLEEDING, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
This term is a catchall for problems associated with vaginal bleeding. This may be related to the menstrual cycle, but at times abnormal bleeding may occur before the onset of menses, during pregnancy and after menopause.
Overwhelmingly, bleeding problems are caused by an imbalance in the hormones that control the menstrual cycle and are referred to as “dysfunctional uterine bleeding.” When vaginal bleeding is not related to the menstrual cycle, it is of increased concern. This is especially true when it occurs in childhood before menstruation has begun, during pregnancy, and at midlife, after a woman has entered menopause.
WHEN TO CALL YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
- Periods less than 21 days apart or more than 45 days apart
- Severe abdominal or pelvic pain occurs during menstruation or sexual intercourse
- Menstrual bleeding is excessive (more than one pad or tampon per hour for several hours)
- Menstrual periods lasting longer than 7 days
- Bleeding or spotting between periods
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