Glenda's Guide to Gynecology
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Why Visiting A Gynaecologist Is Becoming More Common For Older Women
For a long time, there has been a misconception that visiting a gynaecologist is mainly something for younger women. The truth is that many of the conditions and issues treated by most gynaecologists affect primarily older women. Often this misconception comes from the idea that a gynaecologist's main role is to help women get pregnant, and while that certainly is the case in some instances, that ignores a lot of the day-to-day work a gynaecologist will do.
Gynaecology can seem like a pretty embarrassing subject. However, when I had a problem and my doctor referred me to my local gynaecology unit, I soon learnt that being embarrassed is silly when you are dealing with medical professionals. The doctors and nurses at my local OBGYN centre were really great and they explained what they were doing with each step of the treatment. I have now made a full recovery and I'm doing really well. I hope that by writing about my experiences, I can help other people who have an appointment with their local OBGYN clinic or hospital.