5 Things All Senior Women Should Ask Their Gynecologist
Gynecologists are great at keeping women informed about their health. However, in the senior years, there are certain concerns women should be willing to ask about. Professionals share 5 questions every elderly woman should ask her gynecologist.
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Is Urinary Leakage Normal?
Incontinence can occur at any age, but a woman’s risk increases as she gets older. However, many older women simply accept leakage as normal and manage it in silence. Opening up to a gynecologist can sometimes reveal a treatable physical cause for incontinence or at least help find a solution for managing the symptoms.
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How Can I Make Sex More Comfortable?
Post-retirement, women often experience a resurgence in their sexual relationships because they have more time for romance. However, menopause may cause sex to feel differently than before. Gynecologists can provide recommendations for ways to increase the enjoyment of sex, such as using personal lubricants to ease dryness.
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Are New Treatments Available For My Condition?
Scientific research is constantly turning up new ways to treat long-term conditions, and senior women need to update their treatment schedules to stay current. From easing menopausal symptoms to reducing herpes outbreaks, a woman’s gynecologist may have overlooked a new type of treatment because he or she thought the current one was working. Asking about the possibility of a new method ensures women do not miss out on something that could work better.
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Am I Missing Important Screenings?
Screenings are essential for promoting long-term health. Gynecologists are quick to recommend additional health treatments like flu shots and bone density scans, and they may also notice other health conditions, such as an irregular shaped mole, that require further examination by a different doctor.
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Am I Taking The Right Preventive Measures?
Women can perform many types of preventative care at home, but they must be done correctly to get the most benefits. For example, a doctor can observe a woman performing a self-exam for breast cancer to make sure she doesn’t miss a critical step. By working with their doctors, senior women can be proactive about learning how to recognize the early symptoms of an illness before it gets serious.
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Thanks for the informative post.
ReplyI like that this post reminded us that it is best to ask if urinary leakage is common, My sister is pregnant with her first baby and she is in her mid-30s. I will ask her to prepare a list of questions for her to ask her gyneacologist to ensure all is well with her pregnancy.
ReplyMy mother is probably one of those older women you mentioned who treat leakage as something that is normal for her age. Still, she’s only 55, and I think that’s too young to experience symptoms like this. I think it’s time to find a clinic that offers vaginal atrophy services and have her checked by a gynecologist.
ReplyMy mom hasn’t gone to see a doctor in a couple of years. You said that senior women need to update their treatment schedules. I’ll talk to her this weekend and see what she thinks about setting up appointments with a local gynecologist next week.
ReplyIt really helped when you said that women can do preventive care on their own, but they should still ask for a doctor’s opinion. My aunt wants to prevent cervical cancer by eating organic food. I think I should advise her to get gynecology exams, so she can be advised and informed by professionals about women’s health care.
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