REGULAR GYNECOLOGICAL CHECK-UP SAVES LIVES
Many diseases, from cervical cancer to sexually transmitted diseases, menstrual irregularity and infertility, can be diagnosed at an early stage and treated before they progress, with regular gynecological examination.
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Irregular menstrual bleeding, excessive menstrual bleeding, bleeding during sexual intercourse, foul-smelling discharge, abdominal distension and palpable hardness are symptoms that should not be ignored. It is important for those with such symptoms to consult a doctor without delay.
Especially during menopause, problems with the ovaries may not cause symptoms in the early stages. Regular gynecological examination is of great importance in cancer prevention and early diagnosis. Annual smear test and gynecological control examination protects against gynecological cancers and provides the advantage of early diagnosis. With regular check-ups, an insidious infection in the cervix or a precursor lesion that may turn into cancer in the future can be detected. It is recommended that every woman over the age of 18 have periodic gynecological check-ups. It is of great importance that the checks are not interrupted, especially between the ages of 30 and 65. Periodic check-ups, which are ideally recommended to be performed once a year, provide benefits in terms of reproductive health consultancy as well as cancer screening. Premarital, pre-pregnancy, menopause, adolescent health, family planning consultancy, sexually transmitted diseases consultancy, nutrition discussions make positive contributions to the quality of life of women. The importance of check-ups increases even more for women who menstruate and have metabolic syndrome (diabetes, high blood pressure).
- Preventive Medical Services for Women
By having a PapSmear test every year between the ages of 20-30
By having a PapSmear test every 3 years between the ages of 31-65
- You can be protected from cervical cancer strong>
Clinical breast examination every three years between the ages of 20-40
Ages 40 and above Mammography and breast examination every year
- You Can Be Protected From Breast Cancer
Smear test to be done once a year
Rahi It makes it possible to recognize and treat pre-cancerous findings before mouth cancer occurs. Control ultrasound allows early diagnosis of tumors in the uterine wall, thickening of the uterine lining, and cystic and solid tumors in the ovaries.
- Clinical Breast Examination and Mammography
If you have the following findings, get examined early;
• Pain
• Mass formation
• Spontaneous nipple discharge
• Retraction of the breast skin or nipple,
• Swelling, redness and wound on the breast skin
• Swelling in the arms
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