What is Gynacological Diseases?

Essentially, gynecological disorders refer to health issues in the female reproductive organs. These include the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, external genitalia, and breasts. Some relatively common gynecological problems are bound to affect women’s health at some point in their lifetime.

However, some of these gynecological issues could impede the woman’s childbearing abilities and her sexual function. In some rare cases, her overall well-being might be in danger if the problem remains untreated. It’s essential to visit women’s health specialists for regular women’s wellness appointments and when something wrong or unusual happens. Women of all ages can get in touch with Dr. Fern F. Taisenchoy-Bent, MD, to maintain their gynecological health.

Common Gynecological Problems

Dysmenorrhea

Dysmenorrhea is one of the gynecological disorders that involves menstrual pain severe enough to interfere with daily life. Primary and secondary dysmenorrhea are the two subtypes.

Primary dysmenorrhea differs from secondary dysmenorrhea because it does not involve any underlying pelvic condition. It occurs primarily throughout adolescence and coincides with ovulation. Once the woman becomes pregnant or has given birth, the pain goes away on its own. The average onset is between the ages of 12 and 14. The discomfort typically begins a few hours before the start of menstruation and lasts for a few hours; however, it can sometimes last for a full day.

Amenorrhea

Amenorrhea refers to the lack of menstruation. There are two categories of this phenomenon, namely physiological and pathological. Physiological amenorrhea happens before adolescence, throughout pregnancy and lactation, and post-menopause. Pathological amenorrhea occurs when there are some accompanying women’s health issues and can be classified into cryptomenorrhea as well as primary and secondary amenorrhea.

Cryptomenorrhea involves the absence of menstruation due to the obstruction of flow. Primary amenorrhea affects girls who haven’t gotten their first period by the age of 16, often because of adrenal and thyroid problems, chromosomal issues, etc. Secondary amenorrhea happens to adult women who haven’t gotten their period for six months or more due to PCOS, diabetes, tumors, malnutrition, stress, and so on.