10 false diagnoses and medical procedures in the gynecologist's office

I rarely visit the gynecological office, but almost every day I hear stories from my friends and acquaintances about their women's health and diagnoses. Some people go for preventive examinations with horror and bring illness to the extreme, delaying a visit to a specialist. However, my friend, a gynecologist, said that you should not be afraid of some diagnoses that can be made in the office. Here are a few situations that can alert customers.

Analyzes for the selection of contraception

As my friend says, if a woman is healthy, then ordinary birth control pills, patches and rings are suitable for her. The doctor may ask whether she is allergic to any of the components or not. The gynecologist even told me the term - 2 months. It is during this time that the drug is tested, whether it is suitable or not. I was told that manifestations such as weight jumps, breast swelling, mood swings, or spotting - this is the norm, however, if such signs do not go away after 2 months, this is a reason for repeated consultations.

HPV and emergency treatment

I have heard that this virus causes cancer. It is for this reason that doctors prescribe treatment, including on the basis of an analysis such as a biopsy. As they explained to me, today there is not a single drug that affects the activity of the virus. Do not be afraid of the HPV diagnosis - yes, it increases the occurrence of cervical cancer, but only slightly.

Cauterization of cervical erosion

In fact, this diagnosis has another name "ectopia". I heard that this condition is not dangerous and it is worth contacting a specialist only in 2 cases - with profuse bleeding after intercourse or odorless liquid. Experts advise many of my friends to burn erosion in the old fashioned way, which is not necessary. In this case, the doctor advised me to simply conduct additional studies - colposcopy and cytological examination.

Gardnerellosis

This disease does not exist; instead, it is correct to say "bacterial vaginosis". I was told that even if gardnerella was identified, it is not itself the source of the disease. For staging a bacterial infection, there are Amsel criteria and Nugent scores.

Candida mushrooms and thrush

I was told that they are in the body of every healthy woman. Thrush, I was told, is an immune disorder characterized by curdled discharge, itching, redness, itching and burning during and after intimacy.

Removal of small ovarian cysts

It is not necessary to remove them if they do not exceed 2 centimeters. I heard that pregnancy against their background is safe and should not be interrupted unnecessarily.

You were prescribed 10-15 drugs at the same time

Recently I learned that in medicine there is such a term "polyprogmasy" - the simultaneous appointment of a large number of drugs that can cause unpredictable reactions in the body.

You are offered to remove the uterus with fibroids

90% of such operations are completely unjustified, so I would not advise you to accept such a risk. It is better to choose emblomization of the uterine arteries. During menopause, as I've heard, the uterus is not removed.

Adenomyosis

I heard that with such a disease painful menstruation occurs. If there is no pain during partner penetration and menstruation, nothing is worth doing. After menopause, it will go away naturally.

And what wrong diagnoses in the gynecological office were given to you?