Why do most women have gynecology exams?
The number one reason young women go to a gynecologist is for birth control. The second one is for painful or irregular periods. The third reason is for STD screening. Annual exams are recommended for sexually active women or just before they go to college. It’s important to remember that just because you are having a pap smear, it doesn’t mean you will be screened for STD’s. You need to specifically request that. How do gynecologists differ from internists or family physicians? While all physicians go to medical school, the gynecologist is specifically trained in women’s health. Internists and family physicians are specifically trained in the general health of men, women, and children.
