It’s not an exaggeration when we say prevention is better than cure. What if I told you most reproductive cancers are preventable?
Preventive Gynecology is about making healthy changes to the lifestyle, timely screening tests to detect prodromal conditions which if left alone untreated may lead to certain possibly debilitating conditions.
Preventive Gynecology starts with the elephant in the room – PCOS, there is a whole domain dedicated to PCOS, but it’s definitely worth a mention here. A woman’s susceptibility to developing PCOS depends on some modifiable factors like nutrition, lifestyle, exercise, and a few non-modifiable factors like genetics. What we do to change the modifiable risk factors determines our risk of developing PCOS and its consequences, which are many. Preventive gynecology emphasizes having balanced, nutritious meals, 30 minutes of physical activity per day at least 5 days a week, and regular blood and hormone tests to correct nutritional deficiencies.
A woman with long-standing and unregulated PCOS always has an estrogen-dominant state. Menstrual health is wealth only as long as there is a balance between estrogen and progesterone. Dominance of either of the hormones can have some serious consequences on various female reproductive organs, including the breast and uterus. Preventive gynecology aims to address estrogen-dominated states, coupled with obesity and poor nutrition, perimenopausal heavy menstrual bleeding, to reduce the risk of endometrial cancer.
Preventive gynecology involves lifestyle modifications, regular screening tests, and preventive measures like vaccines and prophylactic surgeries to reduce the risk of gynecological conditions and maintain optimal women's health.
Preventive gynecology is crucial because many gynecological conditions can be prevented or detected early through a proactive approach, leading to better treatment outcomes and improved quality of life for women.
Common screening tests recommended in preventive gynecology include Pap smears for cervical cancer, mammograms for breast cancer, and regular pelvic exams to detect any abnormalities early.
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