Dr. Yulia Chernyshova, a gynecologist, reported that five gynecological diseases can develop without symptoms and are only discovered during routine periodic examinations.
According to her, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, endometrial polyps, ovarian cysts, and precancerous changes in the cervix may not show symptoms for long periods and are often only discovered during routine medical examinations.
She says: "The absence of symptoms in gynecological diseases does not always mean that the woman is in good health, as some serious diseases may develop silently for years without causing any discomfort, while the woman continues her life normally, while the disease continues to develop."
According to her, uterine fibroids are among the most common hidden diseases. If a fibroid grows into the abdominal cavity, it may not affect the menstrual cycle for a long time and may not cause bleeding. Similarly, endometriosis, which gradually leads to a decrease in ovarian reserve and can cause infertility, may also be asymptomatic. The same applies to endometrial polyps and some common types of ovarian cysts, which are often only discovered after complications arise.
The doctor points out that cervical dysplasia, linked to the human papillomavirus (HPV), is a serious condition because it does not cause pain or bleeding and may remain undetected for a long time, while it can develop into cervical cancer if left untreated. Symptoms often appear in the later stages of the disease.
The doctor recommends a preventive examination at least once a year for the early detection of these diseases, which should include a clinical examination, a cervical smear (cytological examination), a test to detect cancer-causing types of human papillomavirus, in addition to pelvic ultrasound imaging, which helps to detect fibroids, polyps, and ovarian cysts in their early stages.
The doctor confirms that all these diseases can be successfully treated if diagnosed in a timely manner, as benign tumors can be removed by hysteroscopy, and fibroids and ovarian cysts can be surgically removed using a laparoscope while preserving reproductive function, while treating cervical dysplasia may prevent the development of cervical cancer.
