8 Common Gynecological Myths That You Should Stop Believing In

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Gynecology and the female reproductive system are riddled with ludicrous myths and misconceptions. These beliefs can result in incorrect views on various functions and situations, as well as putting you at risk for certain consequences. That’s why we have gathered these eight common gynecological myths that you should stop believing in.

1. Certain meals can aid you in becoming pregnant.

If you're having trouble conceiving, it's understandable that you'd want to try everything you can to conceive, including consuming certain meals. However, consuming yams or goji berries will not help you conceive. However, eating a plant-based diet (which is advised for overall health) may be beneficial.

2. Hormonal contraception causes infertility

Birth control is essential for women who want to avoid having children or who want to control their menstrual periods. Some women are concerned that continuing to utilize birth control would reduce their chances of becoming pregnant. This isn't the case at all. Pregnancy is possible once you stop taking birth control, but you may need a few months or up to a year for your menstrual cycle to return to its pre-hormonal rhythm.

3. Severe period pain is normal 

Although some minor discomfort is to be expected, the pain should not be extremely severe.   If your pain is severe, even if it improves with NSAIDs, make an appointment with your doctor to examine if you have additional sources of discomfort, such as endometriosis or fibroids.

4. Low libido is a disease

Many women suffer from low sex drive, often known as hypoactive sexual desire. Hormone fluctuations and stress might influence how frequently (and whether) you desire to have sex. However, the truth is that there is a "correct" quantity of sex to have. If you wish to be in a better mood more often, you can ask your gynecologist if drugs or lifestyle changes will help.

5. Gynecological check-ups are not essential if you don’t have any issues

All women should visit a gynecologist on a regular basis throughout their lives. You should start seeing a gynecologist for annual tests and preventive healthcare approximately at the age of 13-15. Birth control, cancer screenings, and family planning options are all available through gynecologists. Furthermore, your yearly gynecological visit is an excellent opportunity to discuss any issues you may have about your reproductive system.

6. Yeast infection can be treated with yogurt

Yeast infection is a fungal infection caused by excessive fungal development. Because fungi cannot survive in a sour environment, some women begin to consume yogurt or apply it to their vulva and vagina to treat yeast infections. Although plain yogurt with no added sugar is incredibly healthy, yeast infection can be effectively treated with anti-fungal drugs.

7. Human papillomavirus always causes cervical cancer

You should understand that there are more than 100 HPV strains. Some of them carry a significant risk of cervical cancer and others don’t. In most cases, the virus is cleared by the body's immune system within two years. Only in a few cases does it fail to leave the body, causing abnormal cell changes in the cervix that are not visible or felt.

8. Uterine fibroids always cause severe pain

Many women with fibroids don't have any symptoms and may not even be aware that they have them until their doctor detects them during a regular pelvic exam. You should know that fibroids appear in a variety of shapes and sizes. Fibroids can cause more discomfort as they become larger, but smaller fibroids can also be problematic depending on their location. However, while some may be bothersome, this is not always the case.