{"id":1074,"date":"2021-09-01T11:30:15","date_gmt":"2021-09-01T11:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/miamimdsforwomen\/?page_id=1074"},"modified":"2024-11-13T16:29:02","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T16:29:02","slug":"gynecology-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/miamimdsforwomen\/gynecology-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Gynecology FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gynecology FAQ<\/h1><\/div>
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When should a woman first visit a gynecologist?<\/h3>\n

The American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends that a young woman make her first visit to a gynecologist between the ages of 13 and 15. Most girls will NOT need a pelvic exam during this visit. Your provider will do a regular health exam and discuss expected development. This provides a great \u201cfirst impression\u201d of the\u00a0gynecologist for teens so that she can feel comfortable voicing any concerns that may arise.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\"\"How often should I visit the gynecologist?<\/h3>\n

Most women should see their gynecologist at least yearly. This allows for a full update of a patient\u2019s medical history and the ability to perform surveillance for cancers specific to women, such as breast, uterine, ovarian, and cervical cancer via the Pap smear.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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When does a woman start needing a Pap smear?<\/h3>\n

For all women, the recommended age to start Pap smears is 21.<\/p>\n

I am scheduled for my pap smear and just got my period. Should I reschedule?<\/h3>\n

We can usually still perform a pap smear unless the flow is very heavy.<\/p>\n

Recommended resources:<\/h3>\n

HPV information from ACOG<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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