Is there a difference in having a gynecological exam then a regular check up at your doctors?? If so do you have to the Gyecologists office for a pelvic or do doctors do them in there office??
2006-10-15 15:00:51 · 3 answers · asked by Kimberly 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I believe that the difference between a gynecological exam and a regular checkup is that with a regular check up your doctor will check everything (weight, any problems, etc.) but for a gynecological exam it's usually just your pelvic area that they deal with. You don't necessary have to go to a gynecologist for a pelvic exam but some doctors would prefer to send you to a gyno instead. Some will do it, some won't. Just ask your doctor if they will do a pelvic exam for you and they will usually say yes.
2006-10-15 15:43:23 · answer #1 · answered by Ling-Ling 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most general practitioners (regular doctors) can do pelvic exams as part of their physical. Usually, it's only when there is a problem that women need to see a gynocologist. At least, that is how it is in my country (Canada). I don't know about America but, it's the same in Austrailia and the UK. If you need to get a pelvic exam, just call your regular doctors office and request one, if he/she does not do pelvics, ask for a referal to a doctor that will do one for you.
2006-10-15 22:40:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most doctors can do a "pelvic" exam. You might want to consider a Nurse Practitioner (female) who is much more likely to be in tune with your needs and understanding of female issues.
2006-10-15 22:05:00 · answer #3 · answered by united9198 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋