Making an appointment for check up with an obstetrician or gynaecologist can be intimidating for women and quite often many avoid visiting them altogether. However, the truth is, it is very important for a woman to visit an OB/GYN regularly.

Here are few good reasons for all women to make appointment with an OB/GYN like Dr Rahul Sen.

    1. Overall physical health

Right from the age of 13 to 15, women must start visiting OB/GYN once in a year. Their physical examination may include:

• Getting standard vital signs
• To determine palpating the abdomen, body mass index and also inguinal lymph nodes
• Pelvic examination
• Various clinical tests for assessment of overall health of the patient.

    2. Pregnancy related visits

All pregnant ladies must pay regular visit to OB/GYN to know about the development of child and also ensure that there are no serious complications getting developed.

Though it is ok to visit multiple clinics if the would be mother wants to get second opinion, however by visiting multiple doctors, they may lose the relationship between doctor and patient.

     3. Irregular menstruation

Often women may have this irregular menstruation problem and for that reason one must visit OB/GYN and ignoring this may result in serious issues later.

Women must immediately visit if the periods are stopped or become too irregular for too long then one must consult the doctor immediately.

      4. Breast exam

After the age of 40, every woman must get her breast examined in case there is any history of breast cancer in the family. As per the statistics available, 67% women have a chance of getting breast cancer after the age of 40.

      5. Pelvic exam

As per the experts, every woman after attaining 21 years of age, must get pelvic check done annually.

      6. Pap smear

Pap smear is essential every few years for women after the age of 21 to stay clear from breast cancer or any other health concern. Pap smear is a simple procedure which is equally important like breast exam.

      7. Birth control

When a woman has sex partner and she is still not ready to conceive then she must visit a physician to get advice for birth control as well as family planning and an OB/GYN can always share a number of options for her.

      8. Vaginal discharge change

If you are a woman then you need to keep a watch on your vaginal discharge, as this is an indication of something going wrong if there is an odour in the discharge.

If it is left untreated then it can get worse very soon and hence you must see an OB/GYN.

      9. Blood in urine

If during urine test, a woman notices blood having pinkish or brownish colour then she must visit anOB/GYN for detailed check-up. There may not be any immediate concern however if it persists then treatment will be needed after proper diagnosis.

     10. Painful sex/cramps

If a woman finds excessive pain during sex then do not continue with the act by taking a pain killer, as it can affect your liver. You must consult an OB/GYN.