Women face various gynecological diseases throughout their lives. The symptoms and signs of the disease are sometimes misleading. Only a specialist with medical education can make the correct diagnosis. Therefore, at the first suspicion, you should consult a gynecologist.
Women's diseases
This name means all the problems associated with the female genital area. Their peculiarity is such that very often they are asymptomatic, and only with exacerbation does a woman find out about her illness. For example, benign and malignant tumors do not manifest themselves in the initial stages. Sexually transmitted diseases develop similarly. Therefore, gynecologists strongly advise every woman to undergo a medical examination at least once every six months.
The entire list of gynecological diseases in women can be divided into several groups:infections, diseases of the endocrine system, as well as the most common group of hyperplastic and dystrophic diseases, which include erosion, inflammation, neoplasms, and so on.
Diseases can be identified by characteristic features. Sometimes patients ask: what is adenomyosis? Is this disease treatable or not? Only a gynecologist will be able to answer the questions, to whom a woman turns after discovering some symptoms.
Thrush, or vaginal candidiasis
This is a fairly common problem faced by almost every woman. Often, thrush appears during pregnancy or immediately after childbirth. The reason why candidiasis occurs is a fungus that may not manifest itself for years, but in the event of a hormonal failure or a decrease in immunity, it begins to multiply very quickly.
In addition to pregnant women, patients with diabetes are also at risk. In addition, often long-term use of antibiotics contributes to the development of this disease. The following symptoms of gynecological diseases are characteristic of thrush:
- White discharge resembling cottage cheese. That is why vaginal candidiasis is called "thrush". The discharge is accompanied by an unpleasant odor and brings a lot of inconvenience.
- The fungus causes severe itching that is almost impossible to get rid of.
- In the future, the patient feels excruciating pain when urinating, as candidiasis also affects other organs.
- Coitus becomes a real torture, during which the woman also experiences pain.
For the treatment of this disease, vaginal suppositories are most often used. At the initial stage, they are quite enough to completely heal. Among the drugs, such means as "Miconazole" and "Clotrimazole" have proven themselves to be excellent. It is also recommended to do douching and adhere to a certain diet. For example, sweet flour dishes promote the reproduction of fungi, while sour berries, on the contrary, inhibit pathogenic microflora.
Adenomyosis symptoms
What is adenomyosis? This disease is an overgrowth of the mucous membrane of the uterine cavity with its subsequent introduction into the muscle tissue. As a result, the muscles noticeably increase and thicken. Its shape sometimes resembles a ball.
In the initial stage, adenomyosis is treated quite successfully. And if not for the absence of symptoms, then there would be no special problems. Unfortunately, only in the last stages can this disease be noticed by characteristic acute spasmodic pains in the lower abdomen. During an attack, it is sometimes even difficult to relieve pain. The causes of adenomyosis are considered frequent abortions and caesarean sections. Hormone therapy is used for treatment. And only in extreme cases do you have to do the operation.
Causes and symptoms of adnexitis
In the list of gynecological diseases in women, adnexitis ranks first. This very common disease is characterized by an acute inflammatory process. CauseThe occurrence of adnexitis is an infection that over time can lead to the formation of adhesions in the fallopian tubes. Adnexitis (according to ICD-10, its code is N70) occurs as a result of hormonal failure, surgical intervention (abortion), genital infections, or non-compliance with hygiene standards. With a weakened immune system, regular hypothermia is extremely dangerous, as they very often lead to serious consequences.
The immune system can be weakened due to improper lifestyle, poor nutrition with a lack of vitamins and minerals, lack of sleep, regular stress and so on. Women at risk should regularly visit a gynecologist to prevent such a disease.
Adnexitis (according to the ICD-10 code, see above) can be identified by the following signs:
- Due to the inflammatory process, the body temperature of the flesh rises to a fever.
- As a rule, at the first stage there are pains in the lower left part of the abdomen. When pressed, they intensify and give to the lower back.
- Headache, nausea and vomiting appear.
- If you ignore the first symptoms and lack of proper treatment, the process of urination is disturbed. It becomes painful and rare.
- During menstruation, blood comes out with pus.
Chronic adnexitis leads to infertility and loss of interest in sexual activity. To treat inflammation of the appendages, you will need complex therapy, which includes taking anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics and vitamin preparations. In addition, due to severe pain, drinking is often required.painkillers. The course of treatment usually lasts one month. In the chronic course of the disease, douching with sodium chloride solutions, as well as paraffin therapy, will be required.
Causes and signs of vulvitis
This gynecological infectious disease affects the labia, they become inflamed. The cause is pathogenic microorganisms. Symptoms of a gynecological disease are itching and rashes on the skin, reminiscent of psoriasis. The skin of the labia becomes rough, small white nodules appear on it, and whitish discharge can be seen on the underwear. For the treatment of vulvitis, antibacterial agents are used in the form of ointments or suppositories.
Ovarian cyst
This benign neoplasm is characterized by symptoms such as pain during menstruation, irregular cycles, and occasional aching pain between periods. In addition, often because of the cyst, nausea and headaches occur.
A woman constantly feels tension in the abdominal wall, her urination process is disturbed, and sexual intercourse causes pain. Sometimes the cyst does not make itself felt for a very long time, and only as its size increases, signs of the disease may appear.
You can determine the presence of a cyst using ultrasound. In case of complications, a puncture of the vagina, as well as computed tomography, will be required. These tests are done to prevent complications resulting from a ruptured cyst or blood in the abdomen.
Used for treatmenthormone therapy and taking vitamin preparations. In addition, the doctor may recommend physiotherapy exercises and baths. Sometimes the disease is at such a stage that urgent surgical intervention may be required. The cause of the cyst is considered to be a hormonal failure in the body.
Cervical erosion
Sometimes sores appear on the mucous membrane of the cervix. If not properly treated, this can lead to infertility or the formation of a malignant tumor.
Pain in cervical erosion occurs during intercourse and menstruation. Among the reasons why erosion appears, as a rule, the following factors are distinguished:
- Mechanical injury during abortion.
- Untreated infectious diseases.
- Lack of proper hygiene, which allows bacteria to enter the vagina.
- Early sexual activity, sexual experiments, rough intercourse or the use of folk contraceptives can lead to erosion. Sometimes, in order to prevent pregnancy, young girls and women use the most unexpected methods that cause gynecological diseases.
In addition, weakened immunity and hormonal disruptions very often provoke the occurrence of cervical erosion. Among the symptoms, such signs as pain in the lower left side of the abdomen, heavy menstruation with purulent discharge, and an unpleasant odor stand out.
Folk remedies that can be used at home have proven themselves well. For example, tamponssoaked in sea buckthorn oil or aloe juice. The doctor may advise such methods of treatment as cauterization with electric current (diathermocoagulation), cryosurgery, laser or radio wave treatment. Such methods give excellent results. In 90% of cases, this allows you to completely cure the patient.
Uterine fibroids symptoms and treatment
Fibroma of the uterus is a benign neoplasm consisting of overgrown connective tissue. Causes of occurrence can be:
- Late delivery or no delivery.
- Frequent abortions or surgery that involved scraping. Also, the frequent delivery of tests, which are accompanied by curettage of the uterine cavity, adversely affects.
- Taking some oral contraceptives.
- Women who are overweight and have high blood pressure are at risk.
- Chronic diseases of the genital organs also contribute to fibroids.
- Diseases of the endocrine system adversely affect women's he alth and often lead to fibroids.
In addition, patients who are often stressed or in prolonged depression very often have problems with the organs of childbearing. Symptoms of gynecological diseases:
- Patients often experience acute pain in the lower abdomen in the form of spasms.
- Menstruation becomes profuse and does not stop for a long time.
- When a fibroma grows, there are aching pains in the lower back and a general heaviness inbelly. The tumor puts pressure on neighboring organs and interferes with their normal functioning.
- The bladder is especially affected, causing frequent urge to urinate.
- Fibroma affects the rectum in a similar way. Patients may experience constipation as well as discomfort during the defecation process.
The disease is diagnosed by ultrasound. For treatment, you will need hormone therapy, taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and vitamin complexes containing iron. If the treatment does not bring the desired result, surgical intervention will be required. Women are pre-discharged with Buserelin and Goserelin, which prepare the nodes for further removal.
Vaginal dysbacteriosis
Contrary to popular belief, the cause of this disease is not at all sexually transmitted. In fact, at some point, when the immune system fails, the composition of the vaginal microflora is disturbed. Untreated dysbacteriosis leads to the appearance of a fungus. To prevent disease, it is recommended not to use synthetic underwear, you should monitor your he alth more carefully, periodically take vitamin complexes.
The occurrence of dysbacteriosis is also facilitated by the use of panty liners, a sharp change in climate, diseases of the stomach and pelvic organs. Among the symptoms of dysbacteriosis are the following:
- At the initial stage, a woman experiences itching and a burning sensation. With vaginal dysbacteriosis, itching is constant, notstops.
- Sexual intercourse becomes uncomfortable, not pleasure.
- The discharge is yellow and has a strong odor.
- If left untreated, there is pain in the lower left side of the abdomen and fever.
In the future, pathology can provoke inflammation of the bladder. For the treatment of dysbacteriosis, not only medications are used, but also folk remedies. The doctor can prescribe Bifidumbacterin and Lactobacterin. The healing process usually takes about two weeks. During the entire period of treatment, it is recommended to adhere to a certain diet. A woman should give up yeast-baked, sour, s alty and sweet foods.
Period pain
Very often the cause of pain is the wrong location of the body of the uterus, congenital dysplasia, infectious diseases, the presence of benign neoplasms. As has been noted, women who are emotionally unstable, easily excitable, prone to hysteria and subject to stress usually suffer from painful periods. The pain can be either constant, aching, or sharp, in the form of spasms. This condition is very disturbing for a woman and provokes even more nervousness.
It is not uncommon for painful periods to be a symptom of a uterine fibroid or cyst. Therefore, with painful menstruation, only a doctor should make a diagnosis.
At home, to eliminate pain, you can take anti-inflammatory drugs and antispasmodics. It is extremely important in thissleep, do not drink alcohol and smoke as little as possible.
What should alert
As a rule, the characteristic signs of gynecological diseases are pain in the lower abdomen, characteristic vaginal discharge, heavy uterine bleeding. The patient has weakness and decreased performance.
In the presence of infections in the body, the body temperature rises, the composition of the microflora of the vagina changes, which leads to abundant fetid discharge. In bacterial vaginosis, they are very often accompanied by unbearable itching.
Such signs should alert. You should immediately make an appointment with a gynecologist. Sometimes for the treatment of the disease may need the help of an endocrinologist. In short, for any signs and symptoms that are not characteristic of a he althy person, you should immediately consult a doctor.
