- Medical Weight LossAlternatively, there are several medical conditions that can interrupt menstruation and ovulation, such as undiagnosed diabetes and endometriosis. Eating disorders such as bulimia and anorexia can deprive the body of the nutrients it needs to produce period-regulating hormones. In addition, weight loss, stress, and medications like antiepileptics and antipsychotics can cause irregular menstruation.
- Primary CareGrowing up and going through puberty is awkward for everyone, and for girls, there are a handful of new complications. While there are many health concerns that a family medical provider, pediatrician, or primary care doctor can address, some are best handled by a gynecologist. If you’re a parent to a pre-teen and wondering when and why it’s important for her to see a gynecologist soon, here’s what you need to know.
- Family PracticeFirst, the doctor will ask you a lot of questions. They will ask about your period, such as when it started and how it makes you feel. You should be able to answer questions about your family health history, as well as your sexual history. It’s best to answer honestly so that the doctor can treat you properly.
- Urinary Incontinence
- Immunizations
- GynecologyA gynecologist is a medical doctor who specializes in health care for women. Girls should schedule their first appointment with this type of specialist once they reach puberty, around the ages between 12 and 14. This is about the time a girl’s reproductive system matures and she begins menstruating. However, some young women feel anxious or curious about what to expect the first time. Here’s what you can expect at an initial gynecology appointment.
- Female Infertility
- ObstetricsGreece OB/GYN provides a full range of obstetrics and gynecology services from gynecological and obstetrical ultrasounds to breast examination. If you would like more information on the services we provide, please call at (585) 225-6680 or consult with your provider.
- EndometriosisGynecologists are dedicated to female reproductive health, beginning in puberty and extending through menopause and thereafter. Women visit these providers to receive preventive care, such as annual pelvic exams and Pap tests to check for issues. Gynecologists also diagnose and treat conditions of the female reproductive system, like PCOS or endometriosis.
- PregnancyHormones such as estrogen and progesterone as well as follicle-stimulating hormones regulate menstruation, so when these are disrupted, it can cause occasional irregular periods. For example, hormone production can be affected by the onset of puberty, pregnancy and childbirth, breastfeeding, and the use of hormonal birth control medications. Hormonal imbalances can also cause polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which may lead to irregular menstruation.
- Labor and Delivery
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Diabetes Care
- Ultrasound
- Hysterectomy
- Endometrial Ablation
- Botox
- LesionsThere are several things that can change the pH levels of the vagina, which can lead to changes in odor. However, if you have changes in discharge or begin to feel discomfort, it’s best to see your gynecologist. These aren’t necessarily an indication of an infection, but ruling them out can help you receive an accurate treatment plan. The same applies to any bumps or lesions that appear. Having them examined by a doctor can help you better understand what they are.