5 most common myths in gynecology

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

Obstetrician-gynecologist Dmitry Lubnin wrote the book "An Honest Conversation with a Russian Gynecologist", which will help control medical appointments, ask the right questions about the need for a particular test or drug, and most importantly - understand when procedures are prescribed reasonably, and when - out of self-interest doctor. As a result, the following myths in gynecology emerge from the book.

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Myth - 1. To determine STIs, you need to do a detailed analysis

When examining a probable STI infection, it is enough to take a general gynecological smear, PCR for chlamydia and take a blood test (not earlier than 3 months after a dubious intercourse) for hepatitis B, syphilis and HIV. This will be more than enough.

Myth - 2. To select hormonal contraceptives, you need to be tested for hormones

For the selection of hormonal contraceptives, it is enough to collect anamnesis, examination on a chair and an ultrasound scan. Blood tests, assessment of hormone levels do not in any way affect the choice of the type of hormonal contraceptive. Any additional research should be based on your underlying medical conditions.

Myth - 3. Ureaplasma needs to be treated

In the overwhelming majority of cases, the diagnosis and treatment of ureaplasmas and mycoplasmas are not needed: these microorganisms can normally exist in the genital tract of men and women without causing any diseases.

Myth - 4. HPV (human papillomavirus) must be treated

There is no need to carry out drug treatment of the human papillomavirus, since there is not a single drug that effectively affects this virus.

Myth - 5. Erosion of the cervix must be treated

Erosion of the cervix should be cauterized only in two cases: if you have bloody discharge after intercourse or there is an excess of the usual white, odorless discharge. In all other cases, cauterization of erosion is not required.

Full information on how the most common gynecological diseases are actually diagnosed and treated can be found in Dmitry Lubnin's book "An Honest Conversation with a Russian Gynecologist."

You can ask Dmitry your questions in the comments.