As states reopen, your OB/GYN will probably to open up to appointments.
Here’s what to expect this year from your gynecologist visit during coronavirus.
Otherwise, a typical gynecologist visit during coronavirus hasnt been possible.
Telehealth has proved ahelpful stopgap for many needs, including birth control prescriptions and medications for common infections.
However, telehealth cant replace an in-person annual OB/GYN check-in, says Dr. DeFrancesco.
(Dr. DeFrancescos practice started to reopen on May 21.)
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We wouldnt reopen if we didnt think we could do so safely, says Dr. DeFrancesco.
And dont worry about potentially taking up an appointment from someone else who might more urgently need care.
(That also means its more important than ever to be on time to your appointment!)
Its one of the efficiencies from all this, he says.
Expect your OB/GYN to wear an N95 mask (a medical-grade respirator mask), gloves, and goggles.
Youll also likely be required to wear a mask in the office.
Weve always been clean, but it will be closer to sterile moving forward, says Dr. DeFrancesco.
Its a different world now.
It might feel a little different, but well be just as thorough and hopefully just as helpful.
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