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🩺 Dilation and curettage (D&C): When is it needed?
D&C is a gynaecological procedure that may be performed for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
🔎 When may it be recommended?
🔹 In cases of abnormal or heavy uterine bleeding.
🔹 After a miscarriage, when tissue remains inside the uterus.
🔹 To obtain an endometrial tissue sample for further evaluation.
🔹 In certain cases involving polyps or other endometrial abnormalities.
💡 The need for D&C is assessed individually by the gynaecologist, based on symptoms and examination findings.
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🥚 Ovarian reserve: How is it assessed?
Ovarian reserve is an important indicator in the assessment of a woman’s reproductive health and naturally declines with age.
🔎 Assessment may include:
🔹 AMH testing, which provides information about the number of available eggs.
🔹 FSH and estradiol testing, usually during the first days of the menstrual cycle.
🔹 AFC ultrasound, which measures the number of small follicles in the ovaries.
💡 Ovarian reserve testing can provide valuable information for women planning a pregnancy or considering assisted reproduction options.
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🤰 Prenatal screening: When should it start?
Ideally, prenatal screening begins before pregnancy, as soon as a couple decides to start trying for a baby. If screening has not been performed beforehand, the necessary tests are recommended after a positive pregnancy test.
✨ What may it include?
🔹 Blood and biochemical tests.
🔹 Blood type, thyroid and infection screening.
🔹 Gynaecological examination and Pap test.
🔹 Review of personal and family medical history.
💡 Early screening can help identify factors that may require monitoring before or during pregnancy.
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🤰 Preterm labor is labor that begins before the 37th week of pregnancy. Recognizing the warning signs early is important, so that the mother can receive prompt medical care.
⚠️ Which signs should not be ignored?
🔹 Frequent, regular or painful uterine contractions.
🔹 Cramps or lower abdominal pain.
🔹 Increased vaginal fluid or possible leakage of amniotic fluid.
🔹 Changes in the amount, consistency or color of vaginal discharge.
📍 If you notice any of these symptoms before 37 weeks, contact your obstetrician immediately.
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💉 Vaccination during pregnancy helps protect both the mother and the baby. For some vaccines, the timing of administration is especially important.
✨ Which vaccines are recommended?
🔹 Influenza – Recommended during any trimester throughout flu season.
🔹 COVID-19 – Can be administered during any trimester.
🔹 Pertussis (Tdap) – Ideally between 27 and 36 weeks of pregnancy to protect the newborn.
🔹 RSV – Recommended between 32 and 36 weeks in selected cases.
💡 Vaccination should always be planned together with your obstetrician–gynaecologist, according to your individual pregnancy needs.
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☀️ Is summer the best season to conceive? There is no definitive answer, but some seasonal factors may support fertility.
✨ What do studies suggest?
🔹 Sun exposure increases vitamin D levels, which are linked to reproductive health.
🔹 Relaxation and lower stress during the summer may improve the chances of conception.
🔹 A healthy summer diet and maintaining a normal body weight support hormonal balance.
💡 Although summer may offer some advantages, fertility is influenced by many different factors and is unique to every couple.
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👙 A wet swimsuit does not directly cause yeast infections or vaginitis. However, wearing it for many hours may create a warm and moist environment that favors the growth of microorganisms.

✨ What should you know?
🔹 Prolonged use of a wet swimsuit may increase the risk of yeast infections in some women.
🔹 Women prone to urinary or vaginal infections should be more cautious.
🔹 Swimming itself does not increase the risk of infection.

💡 For better protection, it is recommended to change into dry clothes after swimming.

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😴 Quality sleep plays an important role not only in overall health, but also in fertility. Research suggests that sleep and reproductive health are closely linked in both women and men.

✨ What should you know?
🔹 Lack of sleep may affect ovulation and disrupt the menstrual cycle.
🔹 In men, insufficient sleep may affect s***m production.
🔹 Both too little and too much sleep may reduce the chances of conception.

📍 Most studies suggest that 7-8 hours of quality sleep per night best support fertility.

💡 Maintaining healthy sleep habits may positively affect reproductive health.
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🌸 Ovulation is the process during which a mature egg is released from the o***y. Many women notice physical changes that may indicate their fertile days.

✨ Common signs of ovulation include:
🔹 Increased and clearer vaginal discharge.
🔹 Mild lower abdominal pain.
🔹 Breast tenderness or swelling.
🔹 A slight increase in body temperature.
🔹 Increased sexual desire.

📍 Why is it important to recognize ovulation?
✔️ It helps identify fertile days.
✔️ It may help couples trying to conceive.
✔️ It improves awareness of your menstrual cycle.

📞 Contact Obstetrician – Gynaecologist Dr. Harry Hiniadis for more information ⤵
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Is it normal for my period to change over time? 🤔
The answer is: yes, in many cases this is completely normal. A woman’s menstrual cycle may change over time and can be influenced by everyday factors without necessarily indicating a medical problem.
📌 What may affect your cycle:
✈️ Travel and routine changes may disrupt your body clock and menstrual cycle.
😴 Irregular sleep schedules or shift work can affect menstruation.
😣 Stress, fatigue or sudden weight changes may also play a role.
📌 When changes may need attention:
🩸 If your period comes earlier than 21 days or later than 35 days.
⏳ If it disappears for two or more cycles.
⚠️ If bleeding, duration or symptoms feel very different from usual.
📞 Contact Obstetrician – Gynaecologist Dr. Harry Hiniadis for more information ⤵
🌐 https://www.hiniadis.com/
☎️ To book an appointment call +30 2107215034
📍 16 Karneadou St & Loukianou, Kolonaki, Athens