Gynecologist
Hear this word Gynecologist
Also known as: Gyno, GYN
Image description: A gynecologist
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What Is It?
A gynecologist is health care provider who focuses on the health of a person’s ovaries, uterus, cervix, vagina, vulva, and related body parts. Gynecologists can test for infections, check for anything unusual affecting these body parts, and help provide treatment.
An Example
Eddie goes to her gynecologist for pelvic exams and pap smears. Eddie also schedules a visit with her gynecologist when she experiences pain or discomfort in her vulva or vagina.
What to Know
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- A gynecologist usually doesn’t work with pregnant people or babies, unless they are trained to do so. Gynecologists who also work with pregnant people or babies are called obstetrician-gynecologists, or OB-GYNs.
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What questions would you want to ask your gynecologist during your visit?
- Creating a list of questions before a health care visit can help you feel more clear, confident, and comfortable during your appointment.
- You can also tell the health care provider to communicate what they doing and why before they do it.
What would you say or do if your gynecologist does something that is uncomfortable or does not feel good?
- “Stop.”
“That doesn’t feel good. I’m uncomfortable.”
By telling your health care provider to stop, this gives you a chance to calm down and for the health care provider to change what they are doing.
