Gynecology and Obstetrics in Santa Pola

Gynecological check-ups are recommended from the age of 25 or after the onset of the first sexual relations. After the first consultation, they should be carried out once a year.

During these visits, a comprehensive evaluation of the female genital tract is performed. Normally an appointment with the gynecologist includes a breast examination, abdominal examination, a bimanual examination, speculoscopy with cytology and gynecological ultrasound for evaluation of the uterus and ovaries. It is vitally important to take a detailed medical history with personal, family and gynecological history of interest to the patient to make a more accurate diagnosis and keep track of it.

The importance of these reviews lies in the early diagnosis of possible diseases related to the intimacy of women and their reproductive system thus preventing them from evolving to more complex phases.

Our gynecological team will be able to advise you on the contraceptive methods available that best suit you and your partner. This consultation is known as family planning.

It is very important to be aware of the risks of having unprotected sex and not using the recommended contraceptive methods correctly. This can be solved with information and counseling.

Contraceptives are methods that prevent pregnancy and, in some cases, the transmission of infectious diseases. Currently we have an infinite number of methods and the choice of one or another will depend on your relationship or your specific personal needs. The most common are barrier methods such as the male condom, oral hormonal contraceptives, the vaginal ring, the transdermal patch, the intrauterine device (IUD), the subcutaneous implant and tubal ligation.

This service covers lesions and infections that occur in the cervix. It is essential to make an early diagnosis of precancerous lesions of cervical cancer because if left to evolve, they could end up developing cervical cancer. This is done by means of colposcopy. This is a technique that studies the surface of the cervix with a microscope after applying reagents, with which we can see if there are affected areas and perform a biopsy if needed.

Colposcopy is indicated in patients who present alterations in the cytology, with frequent bleeding after sexual intercourse, or HPV infection, since the cervix is the organ where most of the lesions caused by this human papillomavirus occur.

Women’s muscles and ligaments naturally lose strength and elasticity over the years. In addition, other external factors such as pregnancy, childbirth, smoking or obesity among others, aggravate the problems related to the pelvic floor.

We understand pelvic floor as the set of muscles and ligaments that form the lower part of the pelvis and support the uterus, bladder, urethra and rectum. We need to start worrying about our pelvic floor if we manifest symptoms of urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse or sexual dysfunction.

The best treatment to strengthen the pelvic floor is the very prevention of muscle weakness, through exercises guided by professional and good eating habits. The treatment itself will depend on each individual case. Normally in the mildest cases physiotherapy helps a lot to solve the problems of our pelvic floor and, in more serious cases, we will need surgical intervention.

Breast self-examination is a technique by which every woman can know the normality of our breasts and detect any abnormalities. These alterations that we detect should be treated by a gynecologist or a qualified professional in the field.

If you detect any of these abnormalities, do not hesitate to book your appointment with us for a thorough breast exam:

• Palpation of lumps or mass in the breast or armpit.
• Spontaneous nipple discharge
• Induration or redness of the breast
• Nipple retraction
• Persistent breast pain

Menopause is the period between 45 and 55 years of age that every woman experiences. It is due to the cessation of ovarian activity and is characterized by the end of menstruation.

The main symptoms that can warn us that it is the menopause are:

• Hot flashes
• Mood alteration
• Sexual dysfunction
• Vaginal dryness
• Sleep disturbances

There are various treatments and activities that we can carry out to make this stage as comfortable as possible, but we must study each case individually. Hence the importance of consulting with your gynecologist about your particular situation.

Vaginal infections can occur for any number of reasons. They are basically when pathogenic microorganisms settle in our vaginal flora. The most common alerts to identify them are:

• Vaginal itching
• Genital burning and inflammation
• Alterations in the color, quantity and odor of
• vaginal discharge.
• Pain when urinating (dysuria)
• Pain with sexual intercourse (dyspareunia).

We recommend seeing a gynecologist as soon as possible when you experience any of these alterations in your intimate area.

Any vaginal bleeding or absence of vaginal bleeding leads to an alteration of our menstruation. If this occurs on a regular basis, you should visit your gynecologist to rule out major problems.

The main reasons for consultation are:

• Periods longer than 8 days
• Cycles shorter than 21 days or longer than 45 days.
• Bleeding from sexual intercourse
• Intermenstrual bleeding (spotting) when taking contraceptives.
• Amenorrhea (absence of menstruation) longer than 3 months
• Amenorrhea (absence of menstruation) at 16 years of age

Welcome to one of the most beautiful stages of your life as a mother. We will accompany you throughout your pregnancy and we will give you the necessary guidelines so that it goes as it should. For this reason, it is of vital importance to carry out an exhaustive follow-up of you and the baby and monitor everything to make sure you are healthy and the future baby is developing correctly.

These consultations will be divided by weeks, where as your pregnancy progresses we will study various parameters with analysis, fetal DNA test, ultrasound…

After childbirth, we often find ourselves at a loss and have many doubts as to whether we are really ensuring the well-being of our baby and ourselves. It is necessary to visit our gynecologist after childbirth to verify that our intimate areas have recovered properly after the period of pregnancy and childbirth. It is a magical moment but also very intense and we need to know that everything went well.

In addition, hormonal imbalances and variations in our body can occur after childbirth. It is important to be aware of them and control them so that everything returns to normal as soon as possible. From this stage onwards, what we should be most concerned about is taking care of our baby and, therefore, to be able to enjoy everything else, we have to be well.