From the beginning of time, a woman has a great responsibility for procreation. Carrying and giving birth to a he althy baby is not an easy task. To do this, you must be in good he alth. Gynecological diseases in women have recently become more common, which is due not only to anatomical features, but also to lifestyle. Early sexual intercourse is one of the main causes of many infections and diseases.
Women's diseases. Main views
Diseases that are characteristic only for the female body are studied by such a branch of medicine as gynecology. A huge number of diseases of the genital organs are known. They can be divided into two main groups. The first is sexually transmitted diseases, and the second is caused by inflammation and hormonal disruptions.
The first type includes chlamydia, candidiasis, trichomoniasis, herpes, gonorrhea, syphilis and some others. These infections can be contracted mainly through sexual contact.
The second type of diseases is characterized by various neoplasms on the genitals - erosion, fibroids, cysts, polyps, hyperplasia, endometriosis, cancer.
Gynecologicaldiseases in women often occur without any symptoms. Therein lies their insidiousness. Therefore, every sane representative of the fair sex should be examined by a district gynecologist once a year, even if there are no obvious reasons for this.
How do they appear?
The main cause of any disease is a weakened immune system, stress, and an unhe althy lifestyle. Most women's ailments are connected with the hormonal background. An important role is played by sexual life or its absence.
Casual sex or unprotected sex is almost always the cause of various infections. The subsequent inflammatory process in the vagina is, in turn, a favorable background for the development of other, more serious diseases (erosion, dysplasia, cancer). Therefore, when a person enters reproductive age, sex education should become an integral part of the formation of his personality. In this way, a teenager can be protected from the possible consequences of early sexual intercourse.
Symptoms to look out for
Women's diseases (gynecology) - inflammation of the female genital organs. The causes of the appearance of ailments can be very different. Particular attention should be paid to the symptoms. The reason for concern and seeking medical attention should be:
- Sharp pain in the lower abdomen or back.
- Irregular periods that can be heavy or too little.
- Itching, burning in the genital area.
- Painfulurination.
- Unpleasant discharge (purulent, cheesy, frothy).
- Painful and unpleasant intercourse.
- Deteriorated overall he alth.
Do not always have signs of female illness. Symptoms are often absent, resulting in an advanced stage. And treatment becomes not only expensive, but also difficult.
Therefore, every woman should be examined by a doctor in a timely manner for the purpose of prevention.
Female sexual diseases
STDs, unfortunately, are not uncommon in our time. They are found both in married couples and in people who do not have a permanent sexual partner. The whole danger of these sores is that for a long time, being in the body, they do not make themselves felt.
Sexual infections can be divided into two types:
- Bacterial (caused by pathogenic bacteria) - chlamydia, mycoplasmosis, trichomoniasis, syphilis, ureaplasma, gonorrhea.
- Viral - herpes (genital), warts, HIV.
Chances of contracting these diseases in everyday life are negligible. They are transmitted mainly through sexual contact or through blood.
The main trouble with such diseases is that they are quite difficult to detect during a routine examination. For diagnosis, planting flora is used, as well as PCR analysis, which determines the DNA of the pathogen in the body.
Most sexually transmitted infections that are not treated promptly result in cervical disease,ovaries and fallopian tubes.
Diseases of the uterus and appendages
These are inflammations and tumor formations (benign and malignant) on the ovaries, uterus and tubes. The consequences for the female body can be very different - partial or complete removal of organs, infertility, ectopic pregnancy.
Inflammatory diseases of the cervix most often occur as a result of sexual infections caused by chlamydia, Trichomonas, streptococci, staphylococci, gonococci, fungi and other bacteria.
Among the most common female diseases in the first place is cervical erosion. It is diagnosed in every third or fifth woman. Erosion is a small wound that, developing, can affect the entire epithelium of the uterus (dysplasia) and lead to its tumor.
A cyst is in second place. The disease is a blockage of the glands of the uterus or ovaries. Outwardly, it looks like small tubercles. Unlike erosion, a cyst does not develop into a tumor. However, it can grow. Increasing in size, it can deform the cervix and disrupt the structure of the epithelium. That is why the treatment of this ailment is mandatory.
Erosion is diagnosed, like a cyst, using the colposcopy method. Treatment is by cauterization (laser or radio waves).
Diseases of the appendages include salpingitis (inflammation of the fallopian tubes), oophoritis (inflammation of the ovaries), and salpingo-oophoritis (inflammation of both the tubes and the ovaries).
Inflammation symptoms:
- Increasedtemperature.
- Sharp pain in the lower abdomen.
- Nausea, vomiting.
- Increased number of white blood cells in the blood and urine.
- Irregular menstrual cycle.
Inflammation of the appendages can be caused by pathogenic bacteria (staphylococcus, streptococcus, chlamydia, gonococcus), abortion, biopsy, curettage and other mechanical damage.
If you have any ailments, you should immediately consult a doctor. Diseases of the uterus, as well as appendages, are a serious threat to reproductive he alth. In no case should you delay treatment.
Consequences
Any disease does not pass without a trace. Some time after the treatment of a particular ailment, certain consequences may appear. Women's diseases are no exception. The most terrible consequence of gynecological ailments is infertility, which today is increasingly common in young couples.
Launched and timely untreated inflammation of the organs of the reproductive system can also cause:
- Spike.
- Impaired circulation in the genitals.
- Irregularities in the menstrual cycle.
- Ectopic pregnancy.
This is not all the consequences that entail women's diseases (gynecology). Inflammation of the uterus and appendages leads to changes in the pelvic organs, disrupts the process of ovulation, and also affects the patency of the fallopian tubes. Of course, this is not yet infertility, but it is quite difficult to bear a he althy child.
Thereforethe slightest ailment, which is accompanied by pain, discharge, should be the reason for going to the doctor. Timely diagnosis and treatment is the key to successful motherhood in the future.
Cancer
Malignant tumors in women are most often formed in the breast, uterus, ovaries and appendages. The main reason is the lack of timely treatment of less serious diseases (for example, neglected erosion). An important influence is heredity, mechanical damage to the uterus, reduced immunity, hormonal disruptions.
In the early stages, the tumor is almost impossible to detect. As a result, treatment becomes difficult and often ends in death.
Tumor symptoms:
- Neoplasms that can be felt with fingers.
- Swelling of affected areas.
- Genital discharge with pus or blood.
- Pain in the abdomen and back.
- Painful intercourse.
- Irregular periods.
- Weakness, malaise, weight loss.
Oncological diseases are diagnosed using:
- Ultrasound.
- Biopsies.
- Cytological research.
- Computed tomography.
- Tumor marker tests.
Of course, most tumors can be avoided. For this, it is necessary to consult a doctor in a timely manner. Any diseases and infections should not be brought to an extreme state.
Prevention
It's no secret that any diseaseit is easier to prevent than to cure. The surest prevention of all female ailments is a constant and proven sexual partner, as well as a timely visit to the doctor.
Usually, in addition to examination and ultrasound diagnostics, the gynecologist prescribes standard tests. Only in this way the general picture of the state of he alth of a woman emerges. Standard analyzes include the following:
- Complete blood and urine tests.
- Smears on flora.
- Cytological examinations (will help identify oncology).
If a sexually transmitted infection was detected during the examination, treatment should not be neglected. Of course, antibiotic therapy does not have the best effect on the female body, but it is impossible to get rid of such diseases without the use of special drugs. In no case should you self-medicate. Without knowing the exact diagnosis, you can only do harm.
Diseases during pregnancy
When the fair sex bears a child, her body becomes very vulnerable and susceptible to various ailments. It is best when planning a pregnancy to undergo a medical examination and exclude all female diseases. However, it happens that during the examination of the infection were not detected. They make themselves felt only at a period of 10-12 weeks of pregnancy. Don't panic right away. Modern medicines allow you to treat female diseases with the least consequences for the fetus. The main thing is to wait for the right moment. This is usually the second trimester, when all the baby's organs have already formed, andantibiotics will not be harmful.
If women's diseases, inflammation of the uterus and appendages are treated during pregnancy, then do not forget about vitamins and probiotics that will support and strengthen the immunity of the expectant mother.
It should be noted that infections not cured during pregnancy are fraught with premature birth, the appearance of a dead baby, as well as various pathologies of the fetus. Therefore, when a woman is in an interesting position, she must strictly adhere to all the recommendations of the district gynecologist.
Conclusion
Our life is full of surprises, including unpleasant ones that are related to he alth. A lot of women of reproductive age turn to a gynecologist. The number of patients suffering from sexually transmitted infections is simply enormous. This is connected not only with the ecological situation, but also with the way of life.
