Navigating Uncomfortable Questions to Ask Your OB/GYN

Talking about your private parts is something that you might want to keep, well, private. But let’s face it, ladies, sometimes we may have questions regarding our vaginal health. While a visit with an OB/GYN can feel awkward for some women, Louisa Essandoh, M.D., a board certified OB/GYN, explains that not a single question exists that she hasn’t heard before.

Though an open and honest dialogue is always encouraged, Dr. Essandoh reviews some questions that she finds her patients are often initially hesitant to ask.