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In the past year, gynecologists have visited 50% of Latvian women. The last time they were 1 or 2 years old, they were 27% with a gynecologist, whereas 3 years ago or earlier – 23%, according to the latest "My Pharmacy & Apotheka Health Index ". Certified gynecologist Vija Plumy explains that every woman should be advised to see a doctor once a year. However, if she does not file a complaint, she will be allowed to visit her once every two years. However, despite the widely available information, a significant proportion of women – one in four – continue to consult gynecologists at an inadequate level, exposing their health to a serious risk.
There is also a worrying trend in the regularity of a gynecologist's visit to a young woman: all 33 women ages 18 to 24, who are generally active in badual activity, have never consulted a specialist.
V. Plum indicates that the young women have had no badual experience and that during this time they should seek advice and pbad preventive examinations. "It's precisely for patients of this age that I often do not know what complaints need to be addressed to a doctor." Any discomfort in the bad, itching or strange secretions is not a rule. Also often diagnosed with various infections, often gaps, which means that they live with these disorders for a long time, without having to find a cure, "says the doctor's experience. "When a woman starts and leads an active bad life, it is strongly recommended that the gynecologist present himself at least once a year, but in case of complaint, the doctor must arrive without delay," advises the expert.
Sometimes they do not hurry with tests, even when the symptoms may be cancer
V. Prune indicates that it is important to take care of your health, your awareness and your ability to listen to your body, and if any disturbing symptoms are observed, consult your doctor. Although there are many positive examples among patients, women do not always consciously follow their health – there is a proportion of women who are reluctant to look after their health not only without consulting a doctor, but also without following the instructions given, for example, the recommendation to carry out additional therapy tests. The gynecologist regrets the fact that cases of oncological diseases are not rarely diagnosed in patients and that very often tumors are "admitted". To avoid serious illness, every woman in the 25 to 70 age group should undergo a cervical exam every three years and a bad exam every two years at the age of 50 to 68. . "Although women receive national invitation letters for these checks, they do not come in. The patients themselves have also reported cases of symptoms that may indicate cancer, but I have to apply for a test. attitude is alarming and uncomfortable, "says the doctor.
The health index shows that after 45 years, the regularity of visits to a gynecologist decreases: women aged 45 to 54 years had 45% in the last year in the gynecologist and 35% in the 55 to 74 years old. "At this age, women generally know their bodies very well and, in fact, I ask to see a doctor immediately, in case of a complaint, or to refrain from admission to follow-up or treatment recommended by And of course, it is advisable for a woman of all ages to take care of her health in the first place – to use daily personal hygiene products, to choose non-synthetic linen. tea for the development of reproductive health – raspodin, St. John's Wort, tea from the shepherd's tongue.The night oil is also a good woman, "says Agnese Ritene, pharmacist at Mana Aptieka, Tukuma Center Pharmacy .
The higher the income, the more visits to the gynecologist are frequent
The index results indicate a correlation between the income level and the presence of a gynecologist – if the average income of high-income women was 63% over the last year, that of women with low income was 33%. V. Plum, commenting on the trend, points out that lack of funds is not always the real reason. "Obviously, private office services are not cheap, but publicly funded services are also available.Yes, in this case, it may be necessary to wait in the queue. waiting, but it happens all too often that the patient does not go on a paid visit by the state.It also happened that patients refuse further treatment or badyzes because they do not want to allocate funds, but that they invest, for example, during a trip.The issue of attitude is fundamental and I would like to wish that women learn to prioritize their health and that they themselves and their husbands, children and other family members benefit from it, "said the gynecologist.
Doctors in cities visit more often
According to the data, women living in cities are more likely to consult a gynecologist. For example, among rights holders, 54% of respondents were gynecologists gynecologists in the past year, while 52% of those living in other cities. Meanwhile, gynecologists have visited 42% of women in rural areas in the past year. V. Plum acknowledges that the availability of gynecologists in the cities is greater, but stresses that there are enough specialists in Latvia for a gynecologist to be available for all, if it is not in a specific village, then in the nearest town. "I think it's again a question of attitude and priority – it is advisable for every woman to think that the amount of work to be done and other tasks do not derogate from the need to take care of themselves and their personal health, "says the expert.
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