When you are pregnant and after giving birth, an obstetrician will take care of your reproductive health issues to ensure you and your baby’s safety. The specialist is trained to deal with childbirth, menopause, birth control, and all the reproductive health problems that might arise during and after pregnancy. Your obstetrician-gynecologist can perform procedures such as examination, treatment of infections, and surgery to treat conditions that affect the urinary tract system’s pelvic area. Finding an obstetrician-gynecologist to handle such sensitive and personal issues can be challenging, and you may feel embarrassed. A. Michael Coppa, MD, is a board-certified specialist who deals with several women’s health issues. He is an experienced and caring doctor who uses minimally invasive procedures when needed to address your condition. Dr. Coppa is happy to meet with you to discuss your health and ensure that you receive quality care.
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What should I expect when I visit an obstetrician-gynecologist?
When you visit your obstetrician-gynecologist, the procedures to be performed will depend on the reason for your visit. If you are a young woman and on your first visit, you may have a chat with your doctor, who will ask questions and provide general information about your health and what to expect.
When you visit your specialist, your doctor will ask for information about your health, family’s health history, sexual activity, menstrual cycle, illnesses, surgeries, and any medications you are currently on. Giving your doctor truthful information will help them understand you and develop appropriate treatment options and further advice.
Your doctor may carry out a Pap smear test, pelvic examination, screening of sexually transmitted diseases, mammogram, and other tests.
The specialist may also check your breasts to establish any abnormalities.
Blood and urine samples may also be conducted to establish if you have any other infection.
When should I see an obstetrician-gynecologist?
It is recommended that you visit your gynecologist for annual screenings as well as during pregnancy or if you are experiencing health issues such as vaginal and vulvar pain, pelvic pain, and bleeding in the uterus. Visit your doctor for the following services:
- When you have issues with fertility, menopause, and menstruation
- Issues of birth control
- Problems that arise from the pelvic regions
- Issues of sexually transmitted diseases
- Problems with the ovaries such as the polycystic ovary syndrome
- Conditions that affect the reproductive area such as fibroids, cancer, breast issues, vaginal ulcers, among others
- They also deal with issues about same-sex relationships
It is essential to create a good relationship with your obstetrician-gynecologist. This will enable you to be comfortable when asked questions regarding your sexual life, menstruation, and other personal issues. Your doctor will make appropriate decisions and recommend the right treatment. The specialist will also give you information regarding your general health and how to prevent any complications. A visit to your doctor is a chance for you to ask questions concerning your health, and they will be glad to address any of your concerns. The more information you have about your health, the more you are empowered to live a healthy life. Schedule your appointment to learn more about reproductive health.