How often should I see an OB-GYN?

It's recommended that women see an OB-GYN once a year for routine checkups. If you're pregnant or have an underlying health condition, you may need to see an OB-GYN more frequently.

What procedures do OB-GYNs perform?

OB-GYNs can perform or order the following procedures and surgeries:preventative screenings, including pelvic exams, Pap tests, and breast examsmammographycervical and endometrial biopsieshysterectomy, or the removal of the uterusmyomectomy, or the removal of uterine fibroidstubal ligation, or female sterilizationintrauterine device (IUD) insertion or removalvaginal deliverycesarean delivery (C-section)ultrasoundsamniocentesisin vitro fertilizationdilation and curettage (D&C)

What conditions do OB-GYNs treat?

OB-GYNs treat the following conditions:pelvic painpelvic floor disordersgenital itchingdysfunction uterine bleeding or menstrual disordersurinary tract and vaginal infectionsendometriosisadenomyosishormonal disordersurinary incontinencebreast disordersinfertilityAn OB-GYN can also provide prenatal care and help you manage your health during pregnancy.

What should I ask an OB-GYN?

Top questions to ask an OB-GYN during your appointment that you may not have thought of:Do you have experience treating people with my condition?How often have you performed this procedure? Do you recommend a specialist?Will this treatment affect my fertility?How can I perform a breast self-exam at home?When should I have my first mammogram? How often should I have one?Should I be screened for cervical cancer? How often should I be screened?Will the procedure hurt?What are my birth control options? What side effects should I be aware of?Based on my family history, should I get genetic testing?Should I get tested for STIs?What happens when it's time for me to give birth? Should I get an epidural?OB-GYNs are trained to discuss sensitive subjects, so you shouldn't hesitate to ask questions about your sexual health.

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OB-GYN Frequently Asked Questions

Medically reviewed by Carolyn Kay, MD – Written by Megan Lentz

What is an OB-GYN?

Finding an obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) will help you manage your women’s healthcare needs. An OB-GYN is trained to deliver babies and specializes in treating and managing disorders involving a woman's reproductive organs.

OB-GYNs are licensed to perform routine women's reproductive checks such as: Pap tests (aka Pap smears), sexually transmitted infection (STI) checks, pelvic exams, ultrasounds; procedures such as IUD insertions; and surgeries such as a hysterectomy or removal of ovarian cysts.

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