Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thanh

• For yearly check-ups (one time a year)
• If you have abnormal menstrual cycles/heavy bleeding/pelvic pain
• To talk about infertility and/or plans for pregnancy
• If you're post-menopausal or pre-menopausal
• If you have symptoms that may be related to a gynecological infection, such as a new vaginal discharge

• Menstrual disorders and hormone disorders
• Uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts
• Endometriosis
• Gynecologic cancers (cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancers)
• Infertility and other reproductive concerns
• Sexually transmitted infections
• Conditions related to menopause

• Pap smears/colposcopy
• Ultrasound of the reproductive organs
• Laparoscopic surgery for cysts, fibroids, and endometriosis
• Hysterectomies and other gynecologic surgery
• Intrauterine insemination (IUI) and other assisted reproductive technologies

Most women should have a gynecological exam once a year. Women who are at high risk, post-menopausal, or have chronic gynecological conditions may have to be seen more often.

Yes, a gynecologist (especially OB-GYNs) can assist with routine prenatal care, monitor fetal development, manage high-risk pregnancies, perform deliveries (including Cesarean sections), and manage postpartum complications.

Most visits involve routine care and are at most minimally uncomfortable. Procedures such as Pap smears or ultrasounds are generally painless at the time of the exam, and surgical procedures will typically require anesthesia.