What not to do before consulting.
Hopefully even the pandemic, with all its limitations, did not become an obstacle to a routine examination by a gynecologist. No matter how old you are, it is critically important at least once a year (or better, two) to see your doctor, take all the necessary smears and tests, and conduct research. We have already written about what you should definitely do before an appointment with a gynecologist. But what gynecologists strongly advise not to do before the consultation, Chronicle.info reports with reference to Domashny Ochag.
Do epilation «there»
An obstetrician-gynecologist in & nbsp; spends on & nbsp; examination of one patient 7-11 minutes and & nbsp; stubble around intimate places — this is the last thing that may interest him. But for & nbsp; you, an extra session of hair removal can turn into a nuisance: an infection can get into & nbsp; microtrauma and & nbsp; cracks that form even after the most gentle procedure. Take care of yourself and & nbsp; do not expose yourself to unnecessary and & nbsp; risks.
Cancel your doctor's appointment because of your period
Most women would rather cancel the visit than come for & nbsp; examination in & nbsp; the first day of suddenly onset of menstruation — and & nbsp; very much in vain. In fact, menstruation will not & nbsp; interfere with the examination and & nbsp; will not affect the & nbsp; smear result, and almost all gynecologists have experience in childbirth and & nbsp; have seen something more serious than a few drops of menstrual blood. But a timely examination and & nbsp; timely diagnosis is much more important.
Appoint yourself a treatment yourself
Thrush, fungal infection, urinary tract infection — many symptoms are similar, but only a doctor can choose the right treatment. And if you use the wrong drugs, the course of the disease can worsen and & nbsp; even lead to & nbsp; serious complications, up to & nbsp; irreversible. Do not & nbsp; risk, please!
Do not tell your doctor about & nbsp; drugs that you are taking
Even if it seems to you that your antidepressants or the aspirin you took yesterday does not exactly & nbsp; affect the health of the reproductive system, still tell your doctor which pills you take regularly or sporadically. Any drugs can affect & nbsp; the effectiveness of contraceptives, antibiotics, or even & nbsp; the result of your tests and & nbsp; as a result, the doctor will get a distorted picture and & nbsp; will not be able to prescribe the correct treatment.
Search your symptoms on the Internet
Few doctors hate stronger than Dr. Google. It is unlikely that you will be able to independently diagnose yourself and & nbsp; moreover, prescribe treatment (never & nbsp; self-medicate, it can be deadly!), But getting scared properly is easy. Remember that one and & nbsp; the same symptom can be characteristic for & nbsp; a dozen different conditions, from & nbsp; completely harmless to & nbsp; really serious, but only a doctor can accurately determine.
Use scented intimate hygiene products
Scented pads , deodorant sprays and other products that promise you a pleasant scent «there» — take them away as far as possible and never buy again. The use of this kind of funds can lead to the development of infections, as well as disrupt the balance of natural microflora.