A visit to the gynecologist is usually recommended for annual screening and any time a girl has problems about symptoms like pelvic, vulvar, and vaginal pain or abnormal bleeding from the uterus. Conditions commonly treated by gynecologists such as:
- Concerns referring to pregnancy, fertility, menstruation, and menopause
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Urinary and fecal incontinence
- Family planning, including contraception, sterilization, and pregnancy termination
- Problems with tissues that support the pelvic organs, including ligaments and muscles
- STIs