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6 things you can do at the gynecologist's office that aren't pap smears

An OBGYN can talk to you about much more than your sexual and reproductive health.

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You may have a set checklist of things you discuss at your regular gynecologist visits. That may include Pap smears, human papillomavirus (HPV) testing, mammograms, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), birth control, pregnancy planning, or menopause. But the conversation can be about more than your sexual and reproductive health. An OBGYN can provide information and advice on many wellness topics, including heart health, weight control, and osteoporosis.

If you have an appointment coming up, here are six topics you might discuss.

Sources: Office of Disease Prevention and Health ...
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Written by Olivia DeLong.
Medically reviewed by Amy Gonzales, MD.August, 2026
Updated onSeptember, 2026
Written by Olivia DeLong.
Medically reviewed by Amy Gonzales, MD.August, 2026
Updated onSeptember, 2026
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