Sunday, 1 September 2024

International Nutrition Webinar 2K24 Day 1

 

Day 1 report- 01-09-2024

Dr Niharika Allu Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Birthright by Rainbow Hospitals, Visakhapatnam

Topic: Dealing with the pre-teen & Adolescent Hormones and Importance of HPV vaccination

Mam has explained about Puberty and different changes in boys and girls  and  Hormonal changes throughout a woman's life .  Menopause and hot flashes common in women of older age.  Precocious puberty - girls of lower ages like 9 and 10 undergoing periods . Due to less activity and less nutrition diet, this is becoming common in girls these days.  Delayed puberty - by 13 no breast and pubic hair development, no menstruation by 16 . Usually due to unhealthy lifestyle and bad nutrition diet.

Congenita anomalies of female genital ( need to get ultrasound),  Heavy flow of period should be till day 5 , period cycle length is usually 28 days.  If heavy flow is experienced after day 7 or beyond day 7 , needs doctor checkup.  3 to 5 weeks period  is normal but anything less than 3 weeks and more than 5 weeks is abnormal . Need doctor checkup.

Polycystic ovary syndrome - symptoms -severe ache, excessive facial hair growth, weight gain , size of the ovary becomes larger . Usually, pcos is caused due to obesity, unhealthy diet, weakened immune system, family history also unhealthy lifestyle.

Tips to avoid pcos - regular exercise, follow healthy diet, positive diet and visit. Doctor if any symptom shows.

 Uterine Fibroids - usually are caused due to obesity and unhealthy diet , sometimes genetic . This is the overgrowth of uterine musculature , formation of fibroids . Symptoms - irregular cycles, heavy flow after day 7 , huge pain.  Key hole surgery / laparoscopy done for this.

Menstrual hygiene - use of Tampons , pads, menstrual cups can be used. keep private parts dry. If itching, foul Smell , white discharge is observed go to doctor.

Ma explained about Cervical cancer which is caused by HPV - human papilloma virus - most common STI . Increase risk for 15 to 25 years age women. Common even in monogamous relationship.

 Pap smear - cervix cells are scraped and examined under microscope for detection of cervical cancer.

HPV Vaccination - Below 14 - 2 doses , 15 to 26 - three doses . Given to even boys.

Self breast examination , safe abortion success , birth control method were also discussed.

Healthy habits to develop are- 1. Reduce junk food consumption , 2. Be mindful of portion size , we should not overeat, 3. Workout of any form should be done daily , 4. Sleep of 8 to 10 hours us compulsory , 5. Reduce stress, 6. No smoking or even passive smoking , 7. No alcohol consumption




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