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Gynecologist Guidelines

When to see a Gynecologist

Guidelines have changed over the past years about when you should see a gynecologist for the first time. Generally you should visit a gynecologist:

When you are 18 or earlier if you become sexually active
If you have unusual bleeding or irregular periods
If you stop having periods for three months or more
If you suspect or know you are pregnant
If you have been trying to become pregnant without success
If you have pelvic pain

Women’s Health

You should visit a gynecologist at OB/GYN Health Center Associates:

For an annual pelvic exam
To learn about birth control options
To learn how to prevent and test for sexually transmitted diseases
Screening for reproductive cancers, such as Pap smear