Can an OBGYN see you when your on your period?

Question

I have an appointment with my OBGYN for over a month. And wouldn't you know it, I have started my period. Can the Doctor still see me are do I have to wait. As I have pcos and really need to talk to him. Please help.

Answer 1

Call and talk with the nurse at your doc's office - but probably not.  Most annual OB/GYN appointments involve doing a pap smear, which they don't do if you've started your period.

However, if you were going in to discuss birth control, you might want to keep that appointment. MANY kinds of birth control recommend you start taking the pill (getting the shot, inserting the ring - whatever) as close as possible to the first day of your period.  That's because for those lucky few with a perfect 28 day cycle - day 1 of your period is the longest number of days from ovulation as anytime during your cycle.  Starting birth control then makes it highly effective in preventing pregnancy.

Answer 2

they can't do an exam if you're bleeding heavily...my doc managed to do mine on the last day of my cycle once tho

Answer 3

Most OB/GYN's will not see you on your period b/c they can't do a pap or examine you. Try and reschedule.

Answer 4

you really shouldn't unless it is very very light.  sometimes it can mess up the tests.  its best to call your doctor and ask his opinion though.

Answer 5

Its fine to see him both ways, if you have something wrong then you should go no matter what. I have gone before when i was on my period, its no different then going when i am not on my period minus the blood. Its fine if you go, depending on what you are going for, just to be safe CALL ahead of time and speak w/ a nurse!

Answer 6

You can see them when you're on it. Its recommended to try to schedule it when you aren't on it, but they can deal with it.