Gynecologist-endocrinologist - more than just a female doctor

Hormonal changes in the body can cause many gynecological problems. Sometimes, an ordinary doctor obstetrician-gynecologist is difficult to determine the diagnosis and further tactics of treatment, in certain cases it is necessary for him to conclude an endocrinologist. But in the case of the presence of gynecological diseases, complicated by the worsened state of the endocrine system, it is better that a gynecologist-endocrinologist is engaged in treatment. It is this specialist who will be able to adequately assess the level of hormones in the body, appointing only the necessary tests, determine their effect on the reproductive system and conduct treatment.

It is also not bad when a gynecologist-endocrinologist gives advice to pregnant women. After all, this condition provokes significant hormonal changes in the body of the future mother, the restructuring of many systems, including endocrine. So, only a gynecologist-endocrinologist can determine various pathologies of the thyroid and adrenal glands that do not manifest themselves, to reveal diabetes mellitus, which is a sign of gestosis of pregnant women.

Women who even had diabetes mellitus before the beginning of pregnancy (it is not important, first or second type), had obesity or some other problems, must consult with a gynecologist-endocrinologist. He should observe the woman even after childbirth, because often during this period it is necessary to conduct additional diagnostics and, if necessary, correction of treatment.

Despite the fact that in the consultations of a doctor of this narrow specialization many women need to find a competent specialist even hard in megacities, not to mention the provincial cities. Ideally, only a gynecologist-endocrinologist should observe women with endocrinological problems that occurred both before and during pregnancy.

But the consultation of this specialist is necessary not only during pregnancy. So, it is necessary to make an appointment with a gynecologist-endocrinologist for an appointment, if you experience causeless weakness, sudden changes in body weight, increased emotionality. Also the reason for consultation should be the following conditions: a constant sensation of dry mouth, frequent thirst, frequent urination, deterioration of the hair and nails. Timely detection of endocrinological problems will make it possible to correct the condition as soon as possible, to bring the hormonal background back to normal, which as a result will have the best effect on health, relieve future problems with conceiving and bearing a healthy baby.

Gynecology and endocrinology are dynamically developing now in tandem: when a number of gynecological problems are detected, gynecologists are increasingly sending their patients to endocrinologists. Although it is much better if the gynecologist-endocrinologist is able to adequately assess the thyroid gland, pituitary gland, adrenal gland, hypothalamus and assess their effect on ovarian function, breast condition and even cardiovascular and nervous systems.