A gynecologist gynecological specialist can treat and diagnose problems your general practitioner may not be trained to recognize. Reasons to see a gynecologist include:

• General gynecological health
• Pelvic exam
• Irregular menstrual cycle
• Birth control
• Pap smear
• Breast exam
• Painful intercourse
• Changes in vaginal discharge
• Urinary issues

Conditions commonly treated by gynecologists include:

• Problems with tissues that support the pelvic organs, including ligaments and muscles
• Endometriosis
• Polycystic ovary syndrome
• Urinary and fecal incontinence
• Endometrial hyperplasia and cervical dysplasia
• Pelvic inflammatory diseases, including abscesses
• Benign conditions of the reproductive tract, for example, ovarian cysts, fibroids, breast disorders, vulvar and vaginal ulcers, and other non-cancerous changes
• Sexual dysfunction
• STDs