Molly hates getting pap smears. Many patients dread the invasive procedure in which a gynecologist scrapes cells from your cervix to test for cancer. But for Molly and countless other women, ...

I've never been to the gynecologist. What can I expect at my first visit? The first time you see a new gyno, you'll often meet in his or her office to talk. Your doc is going to want the scoop on your ...

Scheduling an annual visit with your OB-GYN is just as important as seeing your general practitioner. Not only is it a form of preventative medicine, but it gives you the opportunity to ask your ...

About Gynecologists Why They’re Important When Should You Visit How to Prepare What to Expect An important part of becoming an adult includes taking care of your reproductive health, and visiting a ...

Regular gynecological exams are essential for women’s health—but there can be confusion about when a woman should schedule her first appointment. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones explains some of the important ...

My first gynecologist visit is a blur. I remember only that I went for the first time in the months before I started college and that I had no idea what to expect. I remember feeling anxious and ...

However, telehealth can’t replace an in-person annual OB/GYN check-in, says Dr. DeFrancesco. A truly full annual exam requires more than a patient history and chatting through symptoms and problem ...

Q: When should I bring my teenage daughter in for her first gynecological exam? A: A teenage girl should visit a gynecologist between ages 13 and 15, according to the current recommendation by the ...