Even a woman who's been through childbirth can become anxious during an OB-GYN appointment. So imagine a teen girl's trip to the doctor for her first gynecological exam. Once the teenager is in a gown ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A recent national survey revealed that almost 40% of women were at least ‘somewhat concerned’ about what would ...

Do you feel anxious when you have to see a gynecologist? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. More than half of the women included in a 2009 study published in the journal Midwifery felt anxious or ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: At what age should a teenage girl have her first Pap smear and gynecologic exam? Should this be done by a pediatrician or another provider? Pelvic exams and Pap smears are not ...

Let's be honest: A trip to the obstetrician-gynecologist can come with its share of awkward moments. Whether we're too shy to tell our doctor what’s really on our minds or worried about whether ...

Sophia Yen, M.D., M.P.H. Women’s Wellness / Reproductive Health / Acne / Adolescent Medicine Sophia Yen, M.D., M.P.H., is the Chief Medical Officer and co-founder ...

This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with The Salt Lake Tribune. As journalists, we often talk to people about difficult things. We listen for themes and ...

A family practitioner writes that the exam can be performed by a familiar primary care doctor, not just a gynecologist. To the Editor: Re “When to Start With a Gynecologist” (You Asked column, nytimes ...

Every year millions of women trek to their gynecologist or other healthcare provider and reluctantly climb into the stirrups. Though no one particularly likes a pelvic exam, most women put up with the ...