OBGYN appointments are important and reconnecting with your doctor is a good New Year’s resolution that can help keep you safe. Dr. Christina Kramer, an OBGYN with OSF Healthcare says that if you’ve been putting off this appointment, make one and check it off your to-do list.
Dr. Kramer says that a lot of times women are afraid to speak up if there is an issue.
For an exam, normally the Dr. will include a breast exam, an abdominal exam, and a pevlic exam and check for abnormalities. Dr. Kramer says that if you know your family history that is important as well.
For OBGYN appointments Dr. Kramer will usually try to keep the woman as comfortable as possible knowing that OBGYN appointments can oftentimes give women anxiety.
As always make sure you have a checklist for any questions that you have and be active in your own personal health care. For more information contact your regular physician.