By George Abate, DO
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Blanchard Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology
A woman’s annual exam with her OBGYN remains vitally important.
As Pap smear guidelines have changed, women assume they don’t need to see their OB/GYN every year. But, your preventive visit is about much more than periodically screening for cervical cancer with a Pap smear.
Below are just a few of the benefits of seeing your OBGYN each year:
Counseling you about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and minimizing health risks. Experts agree there is substantial individual and system-wide cost-savings in prevention. Nutrition and fitness remain the foundation of weight management, prevention of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers.
Screening for sexually transmitted disease (STD) which can lead to sterility or life-long pelvic pain.
Discussing your bone health; building and maintaining bone through one’s life can substantially reduce risk. Osteoporosis remains a leading cause of disability in seniors.
