When Should You Visit a Gynaecologist? | Dr. Tanvi Shekhar | Manipal Hospital Patiala

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Dr. Tanvi Shekhar from Manipal Hospital Patiala addresses common gynecological concerns to help patients distinguish between normal bodily functions and conditions requiring medical attention, emphasizing that early consultation prevents treatment delays. A key indicator discussed is menstrual cycle regularity, where a duration of 24 to 35 days is considered standard; however, if cycles consistently fall below 24 days or extend beyond 35 days over several months, it signals an irregular pattern that warrants a doctor's evaluation to identify the underlying cause. The video also highlights signs of heavy bleeding and excessive pain as critical reasons to seek medical advice rather than ignoring them. Heavy periods are defined by the need to change sanitary pads every two hours or more frequently than three to four times daily, which should be evaluated if this persists for a few months. Similarly, while mild discomfort on the first day or two of menstruation that responds well to painkillers is normal, increasing intensity over time or persistent pain that interferes with daily activities despite medication indicates dysmenorrhea requiring professional assessment. As women approach menopause, some irregularities like delayed cycles are expected and generally harmless, but specific changes such as heavier bleeding flows or unusually frequent periods should not be overlooked during this transition. Dr. Shekhar clarifies that while a delay in the cycle around the time of menopause can occur naturally, any deviation involving increased volume or frequency suggests hormonal shifts or other issues that need to be checked by a specialist to ensure overall reproductive health and peace of mind for patients navigating these life stages.

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Hello everyone, I'm Dr. Tanvi Shakhar, consultant gynecologist in the department of obstetrics and gynecology in Manipal Hospitals, Patiala. Today I'm here to speak to you about the common problems related to gyne and when you should be visiting a doctor. As I see many patients are confused as to what is considered normal and when they should be visiting a doctor so that you don't delay your treatment. So coming to periods, periods they should come every 24 to 35 days. That is what is constitutes a normal cycle. If you see you're having periods before 24 days or if your periods come after 35 days and this happens consistently over a few months then you should definitely consult a doctor as we need to get you checked as to why this is happening. The other thing is um how much is heavy bleeding. So if you see that you're using sanitary pads and you need to change your pads every 2 hours or more than 3 to four times a day that comes under heavy periods and if this again happens consistently over a few months then you should definitely get yourself evaluated and you should be visiting your doctor. Another thing is what is the intensity of pain which is considered normal. So some amount of pain on the first or second day of your periods if you need to take painkillers and if the painkillers make the pain go away that is still considered normal. But if you notice the intensity of the pain has been increasing over the last few months. Or if even after taking medicines the pain still continues to bother you in a way that you're unable to carry out your daily activities then you should definitely visit your doctor and get yourself evaluated as to why this is happening. When you're approaching menopause, women approaching menopause, some uh having some kind of delay in your periods, that is normal. But if you see your cycles are getting heavier and you're having very frequent cycles, then you should definitely consult a doctor. Delay in your cycles around the time of menopause.