Get Better Care from Your Ob-Gyn - Gynecologist Checklist
From the easy-to-forget details to the hard-to-talk-about problems, your doctor needs to know it all.
By Corrie Pikul
Original Content | September 19, 2012 
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Discussion-worthy problems range from a distressing sexual slump to a violent situation at home. Reasons to talk about this: Your gynecologist can be a good person to ask about orgasms—and why you're not having them, says Jan Shifren, MD, associate professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive biology at Harvard Medical School. She might talk to you about potential anatomical challenges or refer you to a sex therapist, a women's health physical therapist, a couples counselor or other specialist. If you're in a dangerous or threatening relationship, Shifren wants you to know that your doctor has been trained to deal with these issues and has helpful resources on-hand—and she won't share this information with anyone without your permission. Next: 19 questions to ask at your next doctor's appointment |
