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What Do You Need to See a Gynecologist For?

Women visit gynecologists for a number of reasons, including routine physical checkups, illness, reproduction, and development. Gynecologists diagnose symptoms through exams and subsequently provide treatment.

  1. Significance

    • A gynecologist is a doctor who studies and specializes in women's reproductive health. A gynecologist can diagnose a patient after conducting exams and is able to provide treatment accordingly.

    Benefits

    • Women visit an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) for annual checkups and to ensure health or identify problems; diagnosis may include Pap test screenings and breast exams.

    Function

    • An OB/GYN prescribes birth control for individuals interested in preventing pregnancy, provides prenatal care for pregnant women, and treats reproductive disorders such as infertility.

    Features

    • Women may need to see a gynecologist to test for and treat sexually-transmitted diseases (STD) or to diagnose and treat infections such as urinary tract and yeast infections.

    Considerations

    • Women and adolescent-aged girls visit a gynecologist concerning menstruation inconsistencies, vaginal or abdominal pain, signs of infection, and questions or anxieties about developing.

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