As a gynecologist and obstetrician, I work on the reproductive and sexual health of women of all ages. Almost every woman has a wide range of problems, ranging from a minor sexual problem to an obvious sexual disorder. Women have difficulties in consulting a specialist regarding their sexual problems. Even though it is all over the world, in closed societies like our country, it is rare for women to ask for help on these issues and it is considered strange. In this regard, he focuses on his partner instead of himself and neglects himself.
As gynecologists and obstetricians, our attitude and speech play a key role for the patient.
Barriers to Sexual Health
•The examination performed by an insensitive gynecologist caused many women to feel constant fear and not even have an annual PAP Smear test.
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•Healthcare professionals and doctors, like the public, are not comfortable talking about sexual issues. This situation also negatively affects the patient's communication with the doctor.
•Especially in hospital environments, questioning or treating sexual problems is considered a waste of time due to insufficient time.
When should a Gynecological Examination be performed?
There may sometimes be gynecological problems underlying sexual disorders. Sometimes the patient wants to hear that there is no gynecological problem. In most patients, physical and psychological reasons occur together. Although the problem starts psychologically, it causes some physical problems over time. It could be the exact opposite. For example, if a woman experiences painful sexual intercourse several times, she will later experience the problem of avoiding sexual intercourse and not being able to orgasm.
If sexual intercourse is insisted on (other problems such as vaginismus may occur. Even if the physical cause of painful sexual intercourse is treated, other sexual problems will occur)
Symptoms that suggest a physical problem:
•Pain in the genital area before, during and after sexual intercourse
Bleeding during intercourse
Patients with this condition should undergo gynecological examination.
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