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OB/GYN Visit

Annual exam, prenatal visit, or a specific concern.

Typical visit length: 20–45 minutes

After your visit

What to expect once you leave the office — and what to do to keep things on track.

Consider...

  1. 1

    Scheduling screenings

    Mammograms, paps, or follow-up ultrasounds may be ordered separately.

  2. 2

    Picking up prescriptions

    Confirm the pharmacy and check insurance coverage for new birth control or hormones.

  3. 3

    Tracking test results

    Pap and lab results usually post within 1–2 weeks. Call if you don’t hear back.

  4. 4

    Booking your next visit

    Prenatal visits become more frequent as pregnancy progresses.

When to call your provider or seek care

  • Heavy or sudden bleeding, especially if pregnant
  • Severe pelvic or abdominal pain
  • Signs of infection: fever, foul discharge
  • Reduced fetal movement (if pregnant)

In an emergency, call your local emergency number.

Bring a summary into your appointment

Your printable summary includes your questions with space to write the answers, so you don't have to remember everything afterward.

Open my visit summary