What is a visit to a gynaecological endocrinology clinic?

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Among medical specialties is also gynaecological endocrinology. It deals not only with the diagnosis and treatment of menstrual disorders, but also with the diagnosis and treatment of symptoms related to the menopause. Thus, gynaecological endocrinology deals with the treatment of hormonal disorders at every stage of a woman's life. It helps when an ordinary gynecologist is helpless.

Among medical specialties is also gynaecological endocrinology. It deals not only with the diagnosis and treatment of menstrual disorders, but also with the diagnosis and treatment of symptoms related to the menopause. Thus, gynaecological endocrinology deals with the treatment of hormonal disorders at every stage of a woman's life. It helps when an ordinary gynecologist is helpless.

When is it worth to make an appointment with a gynaecologist-endocrinologist?

The following symptoms should induce us to visit the gynaecologist-endocrinologist's office:

• irregular cycles. The correct cycle is one that lasts from 26 to 34 days. We're counting them from the first day of the bleeding;
• sparse, heavy or haemorrhagic menstruations;
• bleeding or spotting between menstruation and after intercourse;
• severe pains in the lower abdomen during or after menstruation;
• no menstruation despite reaching the age of 17;
• swelling and breast pain;
• leakage from the chest;
• excessive hair or hair in places not typical of women: back, navel area, breasts, chin, above the upper lip;
• bleeding or spotting that has occurred six months or more after the last menstruation;
• the use of hormonal replacement therapy..;
• acne that can't be cured;
• premenstrual syndrome.

What does a visit to an endocrinologist-gynecologist look like?

A visit to the endocrinology and gynaecology clinic does not differ much from the following a standard visit to a gynaecologist. So it starts with a thorough interview. When preparing for such a visit, she should remember the date of her first period. Also remember how long your cycle is. The next step is the gynecological examination. Therefore, before your visit, remember to take a shower. Do not use soap or gel to clean intimate areas. During your visit you will also have an ultrasound of your ovaries. It's gonna be a transvaginal ultrasound.
What kind of tests can an endocrinologist or gynaecologist give us?

Before visiting the clinic it is worth to do a blood morphology and thyroid hormones level test. The focus on both of these examinations will be given by our family doctor. After an interview and a gynaecological examination, the doctor may also order additional examinations. In the endocrine and gynaecological outpatient clinic we can receive a referral to the hormone level examination:

• prolactin;
• androgens;
• estrogens.

Of course, the tests that the endocrinologist-gynecologist will commission us with may be different. It all depends on the problem with which we report to the clinic. The list of diagnostic tests may therefore also be included in the list of diagnostic tests:

• laparoscopy and diagnostic hysteroscopy;
• endometrial biopsy;
• an MRI;
• CT scan.

Menstrual disorders, puberty hormonal disorders, infertility, menopause-related ailments and even excessive hair or acne are just a few of the diseases with which we can report to the endocrinology and gynaecology clinic. At every stage of our lives, each of us can receive help by contacting an endocrinologist-gynecologist.