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Should older women see a gynecologist as well as their family doctor?

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Gyn exam: The new guidelines for gyn care for the 65 and over, pelvic exam is done if the patient has a genital complaint, otherwise need not be done.Family doctor has to do breast exam.

Answered 3/27/2017

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