Obstetrician

Health Tips

• •Get a Pap smear every 3 years after age 25
• •Track your menstrual cycle
• •Take folic acid if planning pregnancy
• •Don't ignore period pain that disrupts daily life
• •Exercise regularly — it helps with PCOD and menstrual health
• •Maintain good intimate hygiene

When to See a Specialist

An Obstetrician-Gynaecologist (OB-GYN) specializes in women's reproductive health, pregnancy, and childbirth. Every woman should have regular gynaecological check-ups starting from age 21 or the onset of sexual activity.

• •Irregular, heavy, or painful periods
• •Missed period — possible pregnancy
• •Pregnancy confirmation and antenatal care
• •Unusual vaginal discharge or odour
• •Pelvic pain or lower abdominal pain
• •Difficulty conceiving after 1 year of trying
• •Menopausal symptoms — hot flashes, mood changes, vaginal dryness
• •Breast lump or nipple discharge
• •PCOD/PCOS symptoms — irregular periods, acne, weight gain, excess hair

Seek emergency care for heavy vaginal bleeding soaking a pad per hour, severe pelvic pain with fainting, pregnancy with vaginal bleeding, or high fever after delivery.