7 Uncommon Questions to Ask Your Gynecologist

Although you might feel embarrassed, if you have questions to ask your gynecologist, it's best to ask them. They can solve your doubts about sex, intimate hair removal, and even using lubricants.

Reviewed and approved by the doctor Nelton Abdon Ramos Rojas.

Written by Okairy Zuñiga

Last update: 15 December, 2022

Once you start having sex, it’s important to go to the gynecologist at least once a year. If you notice any problem or strange symptom, you should go as soon as possible. Read this article to learn about 7 uncommon questions to ask your gynecologist.

Gynecologist Visits

In all honesty, these visits are usually a little uncomfortable for many women. Therefore, it’s common for women want to get in and get out as soon as possible.

However, it’s important that you give yourself time to talk with your gynecologist and ask some important questions.

Here’s a list of questions to ask your gynecologist, even if you feel a little uncomfortable or nervous. After all, remember that they’re used to these questions, and they can help you prevent major problems.

Questions to Ask Your Gynecologist

1. Is it normal for my menstruation to be irregular?

Normal menstruation lasts for about 28 days. However, some women may have shorter cycles, longer cycles, or irregular ones.

It’s important to talk to your gynecologist about your menstrual cycle. That way, they can find out if they need to run other tests or take other measures.

If you have a chronic illness, your gynecologist may give you some extra instructions.

2. What medical tests should my partner and I take?

If you just started dating a new partner, it’s important to talk about your sexual health before having sex.

In addition to this, it never hurts to take some medical tests to make sure that you don’t have any sexually transmitted diseases.

Although you can go to any lab and ask for a series of tests, it’s best to talk with your gynecologist first. That way, they can tell you exactly which tests to order.

Then, you need to go back to your doctor to explain the results and anything else that you need to do.

3. Can I shave? If so, how much?

Shaving the vaginal area or “bikini zone” is a somewhat controversial issue. On one hand, some people like the way it looks. In addition, others want to prevent smells or other unpleasant things by shaving.

However, pubic hair serves function. It prevents bacteria and debris from entering the vaginal canal. Therefore, if you think this is a very personal issue, you should ask your gynecologist instead of your stylist.

Your doctor will let you know if it’s best to shave the whole area or only a part based on your vaginal health and background.

If you regularly get vaginal infections, it may be best to not shave or do it with certain precautions.

4. Should I use intimate lubricant?

You can find all different kinds of lubricants in any supermarket, pharmacy and sex shop. Therefore, you don’t normally have to ask your gynecologist before using one, or if there’s anything to be careful about.

However, it’s important to know that you can’t use all products in the same way or as often.

For example, a lubricant that you can use for anal sex may be completely different from lubrication to combat the dryness of menopause.

5. What are the best positions to get pregnant?

It’s common to go to the gynecologist when you find out that you’re pregnant. However, you should also make an appointment when you’re starting to try to get pregnant.

Even if you feel like you have weird questions to ask your gynecologist, they can give you some tips to make it easier to get pregnant. For example, they can tell you the best sex positions. Not all positions make it easy for the sperm to reach the egg.

6. Is my vaginal discharge normal?

Although vaginal lubrication increases during ovulation, too much vaginal discharge could be a sign of problems or infections.

If you notice changes in color, texture or quantity, it’s important to ask your doctor if there’s a problem or if it’s normal.

Remember, other warning signs are also unpleasant odors and unusual colors.

While you can take some measures on your own, only your gynecologist can determine the real causes and best possible treatment.

7. Is is normal to bleed after sex or during sex?

Depending on your age and personal characteristics, it’s possible you may bleed while having sex every once in a while.

This can happen if there was too much force or if you didn’t take a necessary precaution. Additionally, it can happen if you haven’t had sex for a long time.

In any case, you need to tell your gynecologist to rule out a bigger problem. Pay attention to this problem if it happens frequently.

Don’t Underestimate the Importance of Having Questions to Ask Your Gynecologist

What do you think about these questions? You might have overlooked some of them. However, we recommend that you ask these questions at your next appointment.

Your sexual health is very important for your general health. Therefore, talking openly with your doctor is vital, so take the time to do so.