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It may be tempting to skip your yearly gynecological exam when you’re healthy, but there are reasons why its important to keep up with it. Dr. Abigail Chitwood, Ob/Gyn at Missouri Baptist, a sister hospital of St. Louis Children’s Hospital, discusses the reasons it’s imporant to keep up with your yearly visits. Even if you’re not due for a pap smear, it’s important to check in. Find an OB/GYN that is the right fit for you, so you feel comfortable seeing them every year. Find an OB/GYN: http://bjc.org/obgyn/gynecology Visit our website for more MomDocs tips: https://childrensmd.org/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2vHvSCw Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stlchildrens Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/STLChildrens Learn More About Donating on YouTube: https://support.google.com/youtube/?p=donate_FAQ The St. Louis Children’s Hospital YouTube station is intended as a reference and information source only. If you suspect you have a health problem, you should seek immediate care with the appropriate health care professionals. The information on this website is not a substitute for professional care, and must not be used for self-diagnosis or treatment. For help finding a doctor, St. Louis Children's Hospital Answer Line may be of assistance at 314.454.KIDS (5437). The opinions expressed in these videos are those of the individual writers, not necessarily St. Louis Children's Hospital or Washington University School of Medicine. BJC HealthCare and Washington University School of Medicine assume no liability for the information contained in this website or for its use.