As a woman, you need to pay attention to your health. That means every aspect of your health. You should be visiting your primary care doctor on an annual basis. Don’t forget to stop in see the dentist at least once a year. There is one other healthcare professional who should be a part of the team that helps you to stay on track. It’s a gynecologist.
A woman typically starts seeing the gynecologist at age eighteen. However, you should begin sooner if you are sexually active before that age or you are experiencing problems. Once you come in for your first visit, plan on coming back in a year. Gynecological visits are annual checkups, just like your visits to your regular doctor. Many women are faithful when it comes to seeing their gynecologist, even if they don’t see anyone else. Make those appointments and keep them. It’s important to stay on top of what is happening with your reproductive health.
If you are pregnant, you will be coming in to see the OBGYN on a monthly basis until you near the end. At that point, you’ll come in once a week. If you have a high risk pregnancy or problems develop, expect to come in more often throughout your pregnancy in order to monitor your health and the baby’s. When you get older and experience menopause, you may find yourself going through bothersome symptoms. You may need to check in with a gynecologist more often to find the right solution that will give you relief. If at any time in your life you are experiencing a problem or you are worried, schedule an appointment. You know your body. You need to listen to it.
If you haven’t had your annual exam and you are due, schedule an appointment to come in and see our gynecologist at Orange Blossom Women’s Group in Trinity, FL. Contact us today for a consultation.
