Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist Gynecologist Op. Dr. Mehmet Bekir Şen gave important information about the subject. More than 11 thousand citizens lost their lives in the earthquakes that took place in Kahramanmaraş, the epicenter of which caused destruction in 40 provinces. Women and pregnant women were adversely affected due to the stress that occurred during and after the earthquake. In addition, hygiene against gynecological diseases became important after the earthquake.
The most common gynecological diseases; menstrual irregularities, urinary tract infections, polycystic ovary syndrome, urinary incontinence, vaginal infections and discharges, endometriosis, ovarian cysts and fibroids.
Due to the stress occurring in women after the earthquake and earthquake, problems such as menstrual irregularities, hormonal changes, urinary incontinence and discharge complaints due to infection, groin pain in pregnant women, bleeding, premature birth may occur. Especially in pregnancy, stress factor affects pregnancy negatively. For this reason, you should do things to reduce your stress with activities such as yoga and light walks for your baby's health. It will be much healthier for pregnant women and their babies to do activities that will distract your mind to reduce post-earthquake stress.
Urinary tract infections, manifested by burning in the urine, frequent urination, low back or groin pain and more common in women, may occur due to poor hygiene habits. It would be beneficial not to use washbasin areas that are not particularly hygienic to protect against urinary tract infections.
Kiss. Dr. Mehmet Bekir Şen said, “The condition that occurs as a result of women's inability to control their bladders as much as before and results in the person's 'incontinence' is called urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence usually occurs with advancing age. Although rare, it can be seen in urinary tract infections. Advancing age and some traumatic events; can weaken the muscles and connective tissues that control the bladder. This makes it harder for women to control their bladders. As a result, there are events such as incontinence and urinary incontinence. To prevent urinary incontinence; stay away from smoking, reduce tea and coffee consumption, do not consume more liquid than normal, give importance to cleanliness and stay away from stress.