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OB/GYN

OB/GYN physicians providing women's health services including prenatal care, gynecologic exams, and reproductive health.

6810 practices total
6810 practices

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should women see an OB-GYN?
Women should have an annual well-woman exam starting in their late teens or when they become sexually active. Pap smears are recommended every 3 years for women 21–65, or every 5 years when combined with HPV testing. Pregnant women have visits approximately monthly in the first and second trimesters, increasing in frequency as delivery approaches.
What does an OB-GYN treat beyond pregnancy?
OB-GYNs provide comprehensive women's health care including contraception counseling, STI screening and treatment, menstrual disorders, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), menopause management, pelvic floor disorders, and gynecologic cancers.
What is the difference between an OB-GYN and a midwife?
OB-GYNs are physicians with full surgical training who can handle high-risk pregnancies and perform cesarean sections. Certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) are advanced practice nurses who provide care for low-risk pregnancies and deliveries, often with a focus on natural birth. Both can deliver babies; OB-GYNs are required for surgical delivery.
When should I see a maternal-fetal medicine specialist?
Maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists, also called perinatologists, manage high-risk pregnancies including those involving twins or multiples, advanced maternal age, pre-existing conditions like diabetes or hypertension, fetal anomalies, or prior pregnancy complications.