Preventive health for Women

All women should opt for a well woman check, even if they are not really facing any medical problem. In a well woman check, the gynecologist includes

This is given to pregnant women in the third trimester to give immunity to both the mother and child against Diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough

Prevention of cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women in India. It is the most preventable cancer as it has a very slow progress and has a vaccine against it.To prevent it, one should

Stop smoking

Barrier contraception - always use protection (condoms)

HPV Vaccination

• 9-45 years
• 3 doses over 6 months
• 2 doses if less than 15 years
• Avoid in pregnancy

Regular Pap smear - It is a routine test done by a gynecologist in the OPD. It is not painful and is a very effective test in early diagnosis of cervical cancer.