Day 1 report- 01-09-2024
Dr Niharika Allu Consultant Obstetrician
and Gynaecologist Birthright by Rainbow Hospitals, Visakhapatnam
Topic: Dealing with the pre-teen &
Adolescent Hormones and Importance of HPV vaccination
Mam has explained about Puberty and different
changes in boys and girls and Hormonal changes throughout a woman's life . Menopause and hot flashes common in women of
older age. Precocious puberty - girls of
lower ages like 9 and 10 undergoing periods . Due to less activity and less
nutrition diet, this is becoming common in girls these days. Delayed puberty - by 13 no breast and pubic
hair development, no menstruation by 16 . Usually due to unhealthy lifestyle
and bad nutrition diet.
Congenita anomalies of female genital ( need
to get ultrasound), Heavy flow of period
should be till day 5 , period cycle length is usually 28 days. If heavy flow is experienced after day 7 or
beyond day 7 , needs doctor checkup. 3
to 5 weeks period is normal but anything
less than 3 weeks and more than 5 weeks is abnormal . Need doctor checkup.
Polycystic ovary syndrome - symptoms -severe
ache, excessive facial hair growth, weight gain , size of the ovary becomes
larger . Usually, pcos is caused due to obesity, unhealthy diet, weakened
immune system, family history also unhealthy lifestyle.
Tips to avoid pcos - regular exercise, follow
healthy diet, positive diet and visit. Doctor if any symptom shows.
Uterine Fibroids - usually are caused due to
obesity and unhealthy diet , sometimes genetic . This is the overgrowth of
uterine musculature , formation of fibroids . Symptoms - irregular cycles,
heavy flow after day 7 , huge pain. Key
hole surgery / laparoscopy done for this.
Menstrual hygiene - use of Tampons , pads,
menstrual cups can be used. keep private parts dry. If itching, foul Smell ,
white discharge is observed go to doctor.
Ma explained about Cervical cancer which is caused
by HPV - human papilloma virus - most common STI . Increase risk for 15 to 25
years age women. Common even in monogamous relationship.
Pap
smear - cervix cells are scraped and examined under microscope for detection of
cervical cancer.
HPV Vaccination - Below 14 - 2 doses , 15 to
26 - three doses . Given to even boys.
Self breast examination , safe abortion success , birth control method were
also discussed.
Healthy habits to
develop are- 1. Reduce junk food consumption , 2. Be mindful of portion size ,
we should not overeat, 3. Workout of any form should be done daily , 4. Sleep
of 8 to 10 hours us compulsory , 5. Reduce stress, 6. No smoking or even
passive smoking , 7. No alcohol consumption
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