“I have an unpleasant intimate odor, normal or not?” “I’m bleeding and it’s abnormal: what to do?”, “I have urinary leakage: how to react?”… It is sometimes difficult to ask these “taboo” questions to our gynecologist or our gynecologist- obstetrician, even when known for a long time. The gynecologist (whether medical or obstetrician) is nevertheless “the” most appropriate professional to answer our questions (even the most intimate) and to soothe our little anxieties.
An embarrassing symptom can evolve into a serious illness: do not leave it lying around!
And you shouldn’t leave it lying around. Because a “troublesome” symptom that we allow to evolve out of fear / embarrassment to talk to the doctor about it, is potentially a disease in the process of appearing. For example: a “lump” in the breast can be the first sign of cancer. An unpleasant intimate odor may reflect the presence of a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Hyper-sensitive breasts can be the witness of poorly adapted contraception.
Teleconsultation can be a solution for the most timid: offered by some gynecologists, this videoconference without examination (necessarily) can allow you to present your symptoms and ask your question through the screen… which is sometimes more simple. The healthcare professional will then decide if a physical consultation is necessary. It is also possible to contact your doctor or midwife instead.
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