14 Things to Know Before Choosing a Gynecologist

UPDATED ON 22 MAR. 2022

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1. 14 Tips For Choose Best Gynecologist

When you find out the “good news” that you are having a baby, you first want to have a healthy pregnancy and baby. And to ensure this, you will have to choose the right gynecologist. You may also need one even if you’re not pregnant, maybe due to any issues of your reproductive health. This may take a while and some exploration, but it is worth researching and choosing someone you feel comfortable with.

After all, the gynecologist will be the one helping you throughout your pregnancy and delivery. So it’s essential for you to feel comfortable with her. Here are the 14 best tips to help you choose the right one:

14 Tips For Choose Best Gynecologist

1. The reputation of the gynecologist:

Reputation always counts. You will share the essential phase of your life, your private life and your body with your gynecologist. During your pregnancy, or when you suffer from any reproductive issues, you may become emotionally and physically vulnerable.

For this, you need to form a strong bond with your gynecologist. Hence, being scrupulous about values is essential. Start with checking the hospitals that the doctor has been working for before you choose the one.

2. Select a hospital/ clinic:

Choosing the right hospital is equally important. You may need to stay in the hospital much longer than a couple of days if you have a vaginal delivery or even a C-section. You can also communicate with the staff to get more details of the gynecologist attached to the same hospital.

See whether the hospitals have all the facilities and check the level of NICU (Neonatal intensive care unit).

3. Gender of the gynecologist:

Most women prefer a female gynecologist. However, there are a lot of male gynecologists who are equally good in this profession.

• Choose a doctor based on their skill rather than gender. But, for pregnancy and delivery, choose what is comfortable for you.
• If you are not at ease with a male doctor examining you and your private parts, choose a female one.

4. Qualification of the gynecologist:

Chooses a gynecologist who is an obstetrician. Also, based on your pregnancy, pick a gynecologist specializing in high-risk pregnancies.

• The experience of a gynecologist matters the most, especially if you have a high-risk pregnancy.
• Try to find out the doctor’s success rate in handling similar conditions as yours. It would be best to consider the hospital’s credibility in this situation.

5. Location of the gynecologist:

Proximity is an essential factor considered while choosing a gynecologist.

• Ideally, your obstetrician should be close to your home. During pregnancy, you might have to see your doctor frequently.
• Availability of public transport and less commuting time are important factors that you must consider.
• Just in case the labor starts before the due date, less travelling time will be better.

6. Reference:

Visiting every gynecologist in the country to pick the right one is practically not possible. So the next thing you should do is:

• First, ask your health care providers for referrals. Ask someone in the family, friends, relatives, colleagues for recommendations. If a name pops up frequently, that most probably will be your gynecologist.
• Online searches can also help you with the same. However, the reviews are not 100% reliable, but you can cross the names with many negative reviews.

7. Insurance coverage:

All insurance agencies don’t cover all hospitals. Check if your insurance policy covers the clinic where the gynecologist is working. Find the upper limit of your plan and choose the hospital and gynecologist accordingly.

8. Availability of the gynecologist:

Make sure your doctor is available 24X7 in case of emergencies. Also, see that you don’t experience any delays in routine appointments. Some doctors are attached to more than one hospital. Take all these factors into consideration.

9. The patience of the gynecologist:

You need a gynecologist who is not in a hurry to complete his routine appointments.

You will need someone who patiently listens to your queries and answers them no matter how minor they sound. Getting rid of all your doubts will help you reduce anxiety with every checkup.

10. Communication

: Make sure that you can communicate well with your doctor. Both of you and the doctor should have a common language to communicate. This applies to you when you are in a new place with an unfamiliar language.

11. They share your values:

Your gynecologist will advise you on topics like pregnancy and birth control— so try to find out their views on these subjects early on. This way, you don’t have to deal with any uncomfortable situation if they have opposite opinions from yours.

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12. They have a good bedside manner:

A doctor with a dismissive and harsh bedside manner may make you lose confidence in them despite years of experience. It would be best to consider a doctor who will listen to you and respect your say. The best doctors don’t preach or order their patients — they should instead engage them in open two-way communication.

13. How expensive the gynecologist is:

How much the gynecologist charges is also essential. The consultation charges do matter, as it is not a one-time thing. The insurance schemes may cover only the hospitalization charges, so they will not help with the consultation costs. While choosing, verify if the gynecologist suits your pocket.

14. Go with your instinct:

Also, while choosing your doctor who will be with you throughout your pregnancy, if you have a gut feeling against your choice, reconsider. A couple of appointments with a gynecologist is not an obligation to continue with the same one. As mentioned before, your comfort level matters the most.

Conclusion

Your gynecologist will be an important member of your medical team. As this person will see you for regular annual exams and manage a significant percentage of your healthcare, you will want to choose the one you can trust. Knowing which questions to ask and getting recommendations can help you find the right gynecologist for you.

Still, confused about finding the right gynecologist? Reach out to us and connect with Our gynecologists in Mumbai at Shree IVF Clinic are highly qualified and experienced. We provide expert advice and consultation on any type of gynecological disease you may have. Contact today!

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