WHEN SHOULD A WOMAN VISIT A GYNAECOLOGIST?

Your Health Matters – Don’t Ignore the Signs

👧 Adolescence (Teenage Years)

✔ Irregular or very painful periods

✔ Periods not started by age 15

✔ Excessive bleeding during periods

✔ Concerns about puberty changes

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👩 Reproductive Age

✔ Missed periods or irregular cycles

✔ Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding

✔ Lower abdominal or pelvic pain

✔ Vaginal discharge with bad smell, itching, or burning

✔ Difficulty getting pregnant

✔ Pain during intercourse

✔ Urinary problems or burning

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🤰 During Pregnancy

✔ To confirm pregnancy

✔ Regular antenatal checkups

✔ Vomiting, dizziness, or swelling

✔ Bleeding or abdominal pain during pregnancy

✔ Reduced baby movements

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💊 Family Planning & Sexual Health

✔ Advice on contraception

✔ Planning or spacing pregnancies

✔ Emergency contraception guidance

✔ Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

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🌼 Menopause & After

✔ Hot flashes, mood changes, sleep problems

✔ Irregular bleeding around menopause

✔ Any bleeding after menopause (URGENT)

✔ Urinary leakage or vaginal dryness

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🚨 Visit Immediately If You Have:

❗ Sudden severe abdominal pain

❗ Heavy vaginal bleeding

❗ Foul-smelling discharge

❗ Fever with pelvic pain

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🌺 Regular Checkups Are Important

✔ Annual gynaecological checkup

✔ Pap smear / cervical cancer screening (as advised)

✔ Breast health concerns

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💬 Remember

Early consultation prevents complications.

Do not feel shy — your health is important.