OBGYN FAQs and Answers
- Posted on: May 23 2017
In stories and parables, curiosity may have killed the cat, but knowing the answers to some OBGYN FAQs can definitely help save your life. The annual visit to the doctor may be in quite some time, so why don’t you go over a few OBGYN FAQs and their answers and lay to rest your troublesome doubts and fears. These common OBGYN FAQs are related to some of the most feared women’s diseases like breast cancer, cervical cancer, and ovarian cyst. The importance of having the answers to these OBGYN FAQs lies in the fact that all the above diseases are curable if detected early.
There seems to be a painful lack of awareness about the utility and efficacy of routine pelvic examinations and Pap smear tests. “Why should I go in for a Pap smear test” is a common question that women ask. OBGYN specialists inform that routine pelvic tests, of which Pap smear examination is one part, are integral for detecting cervical cancer. These tests when undergone regularly can detect and may even prevent the onset of cancer. This test should definitely be a part of every woman’s routine checkup regimen simply because cervical cancer symptoms are slow to manifest and when they do, the disease may already be at an advanced stage.
Unfortunately, there isn’t any routine test to detect ovarian cancer. But when asked “What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer” OBGYN specialists strongly urge that women look out for these tell-tale signs and get in touch with their doctors if these persist for more than two weeks:
• Difficulty in eating or feeling full too quickly when eating
• Bloating in the abdominal region and pain in the abdomen and the pelvic area
• Frequent urinating urges
• Weight gain in the abdominal area
• Feelings of tiredness
• Changes in bowel movement
• Experiencing pain during sexual intercourse
Many women often ask, “There isn’t anyone in my family who has had breast cancer. So, do I need to go in for mammogram?” Doctors reply that breast cancer can be caused by numerous reasons other than having a genetic predisposition. About 35% of all breast cancers are detected during routine mammograms and that these tests can detect the presence of cancerous cells even before a lump shows up.
So, now that you know the importance of routine tests, make an OBGYN appointment with us, at PrimeMedical (San Pedro, CA), for a thorough check-up. Call us 310-548-0201.
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