Urinary Problems/ White Discharge :

Females are prone to urinary tract infections as compared to males, owning to the structure of their genito-urinary tract. It is very common for a woman of the reproductive age group to have burning while passing urine, pain while passing urine, increased frequency of passing urine and hesitancy while passing of urine. A little help from your gynaecologist can help in the prevention and treatment of the condition.

Women of the elderly age group can have their own urinary problems like involuntary voiding of urine, incomplete voiding of urine and voiding of urine while laughing, coughing or lifting heavy weights. This is due to age related loosening and weakening of the pelvic floor muscles. A consultation with your gynaecologist can help you come a long way to overcome these problems.

Leucorrhoea or white discharge is a common problem encountered among young and old women alike. It is important to distinguish between physiological and pathological white discharge. Any discharge which foul smelling, blood stained, copious, causing irritation and itching requires medical attention.