Gynaecology or gynecology involves the treatment of women’s reproductive system and organs. It is possible to experience some gynecologic health issues as women grow from puberty till old age. Therefore, doctors qualified to treat medical conditions of the women’s reproductive system are known as gynaecologists.
Women should seek a gynaecologist when they have issues relating to their menstruation, hormone disorders, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), childbirth, pregnancy and obstetrics. Budget Fertility Centre is one of the leading gynaecological center where you can seek consultation from the best gynecologist in Mumbai.
Let us discuss gynaecological treatment of the most frequently occurring issues in women. The treatments depend upon the type of issue, lifestyle factors, and reproductive health of the woman.
- Menstrual Irregularities
The various treatments for varying menstrual irregularities are
Anovulatory bleeding – absent periods, infrequent periods, and irregular periods
- Cyclic Progestin
- Oral contraceptives
- Counselling and nutritional therapy for an eating disorder to treat the cause of the bleeding
Ovulatory bleeding – heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding
- Prescription of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications or those with progestin or tranexamic acid
- Hormonal IUDs
In case of persistent irregularities after medical treatment or structural issues then, the following treatments are recommended
- Surgical excision of uterine fibroids
- Hysterectomy
- Blocking the blood flow to the uterus through uterine artery embolization
- Endometrial ablation
Dysmenorrhea – painful periods
- Hot compress to the abdomen
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines
- Use of Contraceptives such as birth control pills, injectable hormone therapy or common treatments
- Uterine fibroids
Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths found in the uterus, usually during the woman’s reproductive lifespan. There can be a single fibroid or multiple fibroids. Multiple treatments are available to treat uterine fibroids such as medicines to regulate the menstrual cycle and shrink the fibroids.
Also, an MRI guided focused ultrasound surgery to view and destroy the fibroid is performed. It is a non-invasive procedure which very safe and reliable for treating uterine fibroids. If required, the gynecologist will recommend minimally invasive procedures such as uterine artery embolization, laparoscopic or robotic myomectomy, radiofrequency ablation, and so on to remove the fibroids.
However, these procedures are safe for removing fibroids but do not prevent them from recurring. Traditional surgeries for uterine fibroids include abdominal myomectomy and hysterectomy, the only proven and permanent solution to prevent uterine fibroids.
- Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a painful condition affecting the ovaries, pelvis’ tissue lining and fallopian tubes. In this condition, tissue grows outside the uterus, which causes pain and discomfort. Treatment for endometriosis includes medicines and surgery. The gynecologist may prescribe an over-the-counter pain killers or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve menstrual cramps with or without hormone therapy.
Hormone therapy helps to reduce the growth of endometrial tissue and its new implants. Conservative surgery is recommended to treat endometriosis, while hysterectomy with removal of the ovaries is recommended in cases of severe endometriosis which could lead to menopause. Those patients with endometriosis trying to conceive need to seek a professional fertility consultant.
Budget Fertility Clinic is one of the most reliable and well-established clinic for women health and fertility treatments. They offer the latest gynecological treatment to resolve their patient’s issues for best possible recovery.