This is a great article published by Laren Streicher, M.D. that simply explains why you need to have
annual exams.
Many women stop regular GYN visits after their child-bearing years. With so much on our plates,
our health often comes last! But skipping your gynecologist could put your well-being at serious risk.
This eye-opening article from Lauren Streicher MD explains why these exams are still essential!
If you're over 65, your doctor may have told you there’s “NO NEED” for a pelvic exam. But many
conditions are asymptomatic—meaning you won’t know there’s a problem unless you get checked.
Did you know?
· 20% of new cervical cancer cases occur in women 65+.
· Lichen sclerosis can progress to vulvar cancer if untreated.
· Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are rising in older adults—many people don’t show symptoms.
Other Reasons Why a Visit is Important
· A pelvic exam isn’t just about a Pap test—it can detect cancers, infections, and other treatable conditions before they become serious.
· Postmenopausal bleeding could be a sign of uterine cancer—yet 41% of women wouldn’t report it!
· Vulvar cancer risk increases with age, yet many women assume itching is just a yeast infection.
· Painful sex, vaginal dryness, urinary leakage, stool incontinence, or vaginal odor are NOT just “normal” parts of aging—there are treatments!
Don’t let the “NO NEED” myth put your health in danger. Schedule your gyn exam!
