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alemama
May 18, 2012 - 1:40pm
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my vagina goes to the midwife
I think the recommendations now are to go every other year. I haven't been since the birth of my 3rd child- maybe I'll go sometime soon ;)
But if I were to go, I'd see a midwife- it's just the culture I'd prefer to be around.
Prolapse is sort of a non issue for me and I don't really care to have a "professional opinion" about it anymore since I've been uneventfully living with it for about 6 years now.
But who knows, since it's people you are dealing with you could have a great experience with a doc (and a terrible one with the midwife)- I just prefer to keep down the number of humans that are up in my stuff- so if I had a past relationship with a midwife, I'd just see her, it would be more comfortable for me :)
bad_mirror
May 18, 2012 - 3:20pm
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pap smear / "annual exam" guidelines
Here are guidelines of how often to have an "annual exam" -- not every year at all, unless you have a special circumstance!
How often do I need to get a Pap test?
It depends on your age and health history. Talk with your doctor about what is best for you. Most women can follow these guidelines:
Starting at age 21, have a Pap test every 2 years.
If you are 30 years old and older and have had 3 normal Pap tests for 3 years in a row, talk to your doctor about spacing out Pap tests to every 3 years.
If you are over 65 years old, ask your doctor if you can stop having Pap tests.
source: womenshealth.gov
I find that MDs rarely tell women these guidelines! Anyway, agree with alemama. I choose my midwife, but you should do what feels right to you. Ask yourself what you hope to gain from the visit.