• Meera Bhavan, Kollam, Kerala
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Adolescent Gynaecology Explained – Growing Up Healthy!

On adolescent gynecology.

Adolescent Gynaecology Explained – Growing Up Healthy!

India’s fast changing society, characterized by heightening urbanisation, greater exposure to world cultures, and altering lifestyles, is having a major impact on the lives of young people. These changes have led to earlier onsets of puberty, amplified familiarity of reproductive health, and rising cases of menstrual irregularities & hormonal imbalances in adolescents. Furthermore, the prominence of education & career, combined with changing social norms, has raised the need for specialised gynaecological services for adolescents. This specialised care is essential to address the unique health challenges faced by young people and to ensure their physical & mental health in a changing sociocultural context. This is where adolescent gynaecology steps in!

An Adolescent Gynaecology Perspective

Adolescence is a time of great change, including for adolescents’ reproductive health. Adolescent gynaecology focuses on these specific needs and provides the necessary support & much needed care for adolescents.

Health Considerations for Adolescents

By addressing the below mentioned significant areas, adolescent gynaecology can help adolescents make informed decisions about their health & well-being. This helps in their smooth transition into adulthood and promotes positive health outcomes in life.  

Empowering Young Women

  • Education & Advice: This includes age-appropriate information about girls’ periods, sex, contraception, healthy relationships, & STIs (sexually transmitted infections) and helps adolescents make informed decisions.

Menstrual Management

  • Menstrual Health: This is for addressing the issues such as irregular periods, pain management, and good hygiene practices for ensuring a healthy & comfortable menstrual experience.

Preventing Unplanned Pregnancies

  • Contraceptive Options: These tend to provide information & access to contraceptive methods such as pills, condoms, and implants, considering individual needs & preferences.

Sexual Health Care

  • Confidential Services: Youth have access to confidential sexually transmitted infection testing, counselling, and treatment(s) in a nonjudgmental environment.

Gynaecological Care

  • Examinations: When necessary, gynaecological examinations are performed in a comfortable & private setting, with consideration for the adolescents’ mental & physical health.
  • Disease Management: The doctor diagnoses & treats common illnesses such as PCOS, endometriosis, menstrual pain, and PID (i.e. pelvic inflammatory disease).

Precautions

  • HPV Vaccination: This helps prevent cervical cancer later in life.
  • Early Detection: Regular check-ups identify potential health risks early.

Creating a Safe Space:

  • Youth-Friendly Environment: Welcoming & supportive environment respecting adolescents’ autonomy, confidentiality, and privacy for open communication & trust.

Collaboration

  • Multidisciplinary Team: Collaborations with physicians, paediatricians, therapists, as well as social workers to take a holistic approach, especially when adolescents have complex psychosocial concerns & intricate health needs.

Respect for Diversity

  • Cultural Sensitivity: To ensure culturally competent & inclusive services, cultural, religious, & socioeconomic factors are considered.

Contact Dr. Meera B in Kollam, Kerala 

Based in Kollam, Kerala, Dr. Meera B is a well-regarded specialist in adolescent gynaecology. She provides comprehensive & compassionate care to adolescents. Her practice is dedicated to addressing the unique health challenges faced by adolescents. She offers services including menstrual health management, hormonal imbalances & reproductive health education. She has a caring approach. Dr. Meera B provides a comfortable environment for young patients to openly discuss their concerns. Her commitment to providing knowledge & personalized medical care to adolescents made her a well-respected figure in the community. She has greatly contributed to the overall well-being & confidence of her young patients.

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