What should I know before my first gynecologist appointment?
(If you are going by yourself to the doctor, make sure that you also have any needed information about your family’s health insurance, co-pays, or payment plans.)
Do you have to go to the gynecologist every year?
Like the annual physical, a yearly gynecologist’s checkup may not prolong your life, but there are good reasons to do it anyway.
What kind of doctor appointments do women need?
4 Doctor Appointments Every Woman Needs This Year 1 Physical exams. Annual visits to your primary care or family medicine doc are opportunities to make sure you are up to date with screenings (and insurance covers preventive services). 2 Gynecological exams. 3 Dental exams. 4 Eye exams. 5 Specialty appointments. …
When to go to the gynecologist for a Pap test?
Your gynecologist can screen you for sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhea and chlamydia and perform Pap tests to check for any changes in your cervix that might lead to cervical cancer. Paps are now recommended starting at age 21. If the test is normal, you don’t need to do another one for three years.
When to see an OB / GYN for the first time?
As we grow older, our bodies change, meaning our needs change as well. With time, young girls will need to visit an obstetrician-gynecologist, or ob/gyn. These doctors specialize in women’s healthcare. Doctors suggest that girls attend their first ob/gyn appointment between the ages of 13 and 15.
How old do you have to be to go to the gynecologist?
With time, young girls will need to visit an obstetrician-gynecologist, or ob/gyn. These doctors specialize in women’s healthcare. Doctors suggest that girls attend their first ob/gyn appointment between the ages of 13 and 15. It’s completely normal to feel nervous about your first visit.
4 Doctor Appointments Every Woman Needs This Year 1 Physical exams. Annual visits to your primary care or family medicine doc are opportunities to make sure you are up to date with screenings (and insurance covers preventive services). 2 Gynecological exams. 3 Dental exams. 4 Eye exams. 5 Specialty appointments.
Where to get a referral for a gynecologist?
Get a referral from a friend, family member, or your primary care provider. Usually, your primary care provider can manage most screening procedures and will have a good referral resource if a specialist is needed. As you’re making a decision, consider whether you would prefer a male or female gynecologist.