9 questions you should ask at every OB-GYN visit

Scheduling an annual visit with your OB-GYN is just as important as seeing your general practitioner. Not only is it a form of preventative medicine, but it gives you the opportunity to ask yourOB-GYN any questions you may have."We can't buy another life, so it's important to ask questions in order to maintain this one," Christine Greves, an OB-GYN at Orlando Health in Orlando, Florida told INSIDER. "No question is a bad question if you want to learn about your body. That's what we are here for."While you may feel silly talking to your OB-GYN about any vaginal or reproductive concerns, keeping the lines of communication open and clear is imperative to your health. Go ahead and schedule your yearly checkup with your OB-GYN, but not before you take a look at these questions you should be asking your during your next visit.Is my period normal'First, no two periods are the same. That said, you should always ask your OB-GYN questions about your period, especially if it causes disruptions in your life."If someone is wondering, 'Is it normal for me to bleed through my underwear when I'm on my period'' or, 'Is it normal for me to have spotting in between my period and mess up my white pants'' the answer is no, it's not OK, because it's distressing your quality of life," Grevessaid.Should I be experiencing pain in my vagina'The short answer is no. If you are having pains of any kind in your pelvis or vaginal area, let your doctor know. It may be a sign of a serious underlying issue that needs to be checked out by an expert like your OB-GYN."If you have pain, you've got to ask about it," says Greves. "Whether it's in the lower pelvis area or it's on one side or the other, or maybe it's in the middleYou have to ask about that so it can get properly evaluated. It's not normal to have pain all of the time and that's something that needs to be talked about."What birth control is right for me'The Guttmacher Institute found that 99 percent of sexually active US women, ages 15 to 44, have used at least one contraceptive method. Keeping this statistic in mind, it probably seems like all of your female pals are on some form of birth controland that's most likely true. But, what works for one woman might not work for another, so it's important to talk to your OB-GYN about the best birth control option for you. Greves suggested thinking about your long-term plan when it comes to birth control."Do you want birth control for a year before you try to conceive, or do you want more lasting birth control like a long-active reversible contraceptive like an IUD'" says Greves. "There's also permanent sterilization. Talk to your doctor to determine what form of birth control fits in best with your lifestyle and future plans."Read more: There are 17 different types of birth controlhere's how to pick the best one for youSee the rest of the story at Business Insider
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