#womenhealth - things you must tell your gynecologist

Unusual discharge and/or pain

You could have a sexually transmited disease (STD), like chlamydia, herpes, or gonorrhea.

Unexpected or heavy bleeding

You could have fibroids or hormonal issues that need to be discussed.

You think you're pregnant

You'll need extra tests and a prenatal-vitamin prescription, or to discuss your options.

You've had unprotected sex

You need to be checked for STDs or possible pregnancy.

Persistent bloating, with pelvic pressure and pain

Individually, these can be symptoms of many things, such as endometriosis. But when they occur together consistently for two weeks or more and feel worse than routine tummy trouble, they may be signs of ovarian cancer. 

If sex hurts

You may have vulvodynia, which is pain in the vulva or entrance to the vagina.