OB/GYNs can deal with a
range of sexual, reproductive and gynecological health issues, from HPV
screenings and breast cancer risk factors to abdominal cramping and low sex
drives.
Here are some of the questions you may
want to ask your doctor on your next visit:
- How can I make PMS
symptoms less severe?
- Could I
have premenstrual dysphoric disorder?
- Why do I get cramps at
times other than my period? (It could be totally normal or it could be a sign
of conditions such as endometriosis.)
- Should I worry about an
irregular period?
- Should I get tested for
sexually-transmitted diseases, and which ones?
- How often should I get
STD tests?
- How often should I get
a pap smear (considering individual risk factors)?
- When should I get my first
mammogram and how often should I get them?
- How do I perform a
breast self-exam correctly?
- What should I do if I
feel something off during my self-exam?
- How do I assess my
breast or ovarian cancer risk?
- Should I be concerned
about my family breast cancer or ovarian cancer history?
- Am I eligible for and
should I get the HPV vaccine?
- How can I prevent
frequent yeast infections or urinary tract infections?
- What do I do if I
notice yeast infection or UTI signs?
- What might cause
itching or burning other than yeast, urinary tract or sexually transmitted
infections?
- Is my sex drive
“normal”?
- I’m X-years-old,
should I be concerned about fertility?
- Should I adjust my
birth control choice if I don’t want to get pregnant now but do in the near
future?
- What are my best birth
control options?
- Are hormonal
contraceptives safe considering my age/smoking/personal or family health
history?
- Is there a cheaper
generic version of this birth control?
- Will Plan B be
effective for me?
- Where can I get Plan B
emergency contraception?
Source: Bustle