Early identification of substance abuse is crucial in the context of gynecology for several reasons:
Pregnancy and fetal health: Substance use during pregnancy can lead to complications such as preterm birth, low birth weight, and congenital anomalies. Reproductive health: Substance abuse can disrupt menstrual cycles and ovulation, leading to infertility or subfertility. General health: Substance abuse often coexists with other health risk behaviors and conditions, such as sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and mental health disorders.
