Is it OK to go to the gynecologist while on your period?

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asked Apr 15, 2019 in Womans Health by carlaqy1 (300 points)
Is it OK to go to the gynecologist while on your period?

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answered Apr 15, 2019 by Lilly21 (57,780 points)
Yes it's perfectly fine to see your gynecologist while on your period as they've dealt with the blood and stuff before many times.

If you have an appointment to see your gynecologist and you have your period you should still go to the appointment even when on your period.

They're used to seeing the blood from periods however if you're having your period it can make it harder to get the test results from the Pap Smear if you have that done.

I've went to the gynecologist before while on my period though and it has never been a problem.
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answered May 30, 2022 by Sonrisa (2,140 points)
Even as a virgin you can go to a gynecologist.

A gynecologist is a doctor who specializes in female reproductive health.

They diagnose and treat issues related to the female reproductive tract.

This includes the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries and breasts.

Anyone with female organs may see a gynecologist.

Obstetrics involves care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

Gynecology deals with reproductive health and the functions and diseases specific to women and girls.

Yes you can go to and see a gynecologist if your a virgin.

You don't have to have intercourse or sex to be able to see a gynecologist and you can still get tests done such as a Pap smear etc.

Although if you've never had sex or been sexually active then you likely don't need to have any tests such as a pap smear or anything else done by a gynecologist.

But it certainly won't hurt to get checked over every once in awhile by a gynecologist if you want too.

Having some tests done just to make sure everything is okay would be better than not going and having something wrong.

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