An annual visit to your OB-GYN may seem unnecessary if you’ve already seen a primary care provider or aren’t sexually active. However, there are many reasons women should make yearly appointments with this health specialist. PrimaryPlus offers women’s health services at three of their office locations (Vanceburg, Maysville and Ashland) and explains why you shouldn’t miss your regular women’s health checkup.

3 Benefits of Routine OB-GYN Appointments

Screen for Health Issues

In addition to a general medical exam, your OB-GYN may recommend specific health screenings. For example, breast exams and pap smears are used to detect cancer risks early on.

Discuss Reproductive Health

Your OB-GYN medical provider will be able to discuss any questions you have about your reproductive health. For example, potential birth control methods that meet your needs. If you are thinking about having a child, your doctor can devise ways to optimize your pregnancy plans. While it may seem uncomfortable, it’s important to remember these professionals are available to address any concerns you have about sex in general.

Check on Medication Needs

Annual appointments at a women’s health clinic are also great opportunities to check on current medications and see if they are working as prescribed. For example, a gynecologist can address any negative side effects you’re experiencing with birth control and try to make improvements to your treatment. A lot can change in the pharmaceutical world between yearly appointments, so you may discover a better alternative at your next OB-GYN visit.

Of course, if you have any immediate needs a women’s health professional can address, you don’t need to wait for your annual appointment they are always available to be a listening ear.

Whether you want to schedule an annual exam or address a health issue, the women's health team of PrimaryPlus offers compassionate, confidential, and comprehensive care you can count on. PrimaryPlus offers three women’s health locations:  PrimaryPlus-OB/GYN in Maysville 606-759-5331; PrimaryPlus-Women's Center in Vanceburg 606-796-3660 and PrimaryPlus-Ashland 606-324-0128.  To learn more about the advanced care at any of PrimaryPlus’ locations visit them online.