The woman, who are watching their health, trying every year to visit a gynecologist. And now a question for moms daughters, you know that there is such a specialist as a children gynecologist? Not? In vain. Protect the reproductive system must be from an early age. And even if your little girl did not bother at the age of 6-7 years, it is still advisable to get acquainted with this doctor.
Why go to him? Women's health is very fragile and can break its line, seemingly minor factors, so it is desirable to pass routine inspection to all the girls. And there are those to whom it is absolutely necessary, for example, that children with allergies, girls predisposed to diseases of the thyroid gland and urinary tract, as well as diabetes and obesity.
In addition, you should pay special attention to the health of mothers to daughters, who proceeded difficult pregnancy and childbirth. All these factors can be a breeding ground for the development of all sorts of women's issues.
Where to find it? Unfortunately, to find such a specialist in the district hospital, it is not likely to succeed. But in the toll Children's Medical Center, he certainly is.
And children need it? It has its own peculiarities. Firstly, for diseases in children goes without highly visible symptoms, so "adult" and the doctor can not be overlooked.
Second, baseline medical examination for young patients there is a special equipment: a little thin mirrors with special lighting, fiber optics.
And finally, the girls must pass inspection especially delicate and soft. Therefore, pediatric gynecologist, should be also a good psychologist. Of course, if you have a proven expert in which you are sure at 100% and it's ready to inspect, you can take the baby to him.
10 reasons to urgently go to the doctor
1. Puberty begins before 8 years of age (the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics: breast growth, pubic hair appearance on and in the armpits).
2. The absence of the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics after 12 years.
3. Acute or chronic pain in the lower abdomen.
4. Injuries genitals.
5. Abundant vaginal discharge, itching and burning sensation in the genital area.
6. Absence of menstruation for 13-14 years.
7. Irregular menstruation (when loop is not set more than a year).
8. Painful, too heavy menstruation.
9. The appearance of tumors in the vulva (warts, papillomas).
10. Hirsutism in puberty (hair is actively growing on the face and hands).
IMPORTANT: as a visit to the doctor will be successful it depends largely on you. Talk with your child, explain why and where you are going and what will happen. From your peaceful and friendly attitude will depend on the attitude to the events of the child. Health to you and your loved ones!
