Women – from teens to seniors – need an annual visit with their OBGYN. Just as women’s healthcare needs change as they age, their annual OBGYN appointments change, too. Donald Monteiro, MD, shares what you should know.
What Happens During an OBGYN Visit at Each Stage of Life?
OBGYN visits should start well before family planning and should not end after the reproductive years.
MENTIONED IN THIS PAGE:
You may be interested in
Articles
Sexual Health After Cancer: Reclaiming Intimacy, Managing Menopause + Survivorship Care
July 2, 2026
Cancer survivorship is about more than treating disease—it's about restoring quality of life. Learn how Tufts Medicine's Integrated Sexual Health program helps women navigate intimacy, menopause and sexual health after cancer.
Articles
Vaccines, Screening + Immunotherapy Are Changing the Future of HPV-Related Cancers
June 5, 2026
From highly effective vaccines and improved screening tools to promising immunotherapy treatments, advances in HPV prevention and care are helping prevent cancer, detect disease earlier and improve outcomes for patients.
Vital Voices
Vital Voices: Sarah Brownell, RN
June 2, 2026
Meet Sarah Brownell, RN, a nighttime clinical lead in Labor and Delivery at Tufts Medical Center who began her career on a medical-surgical floor before finding her calling in maternal care. Drawing on her frontline experience during COVID-19, deep commitment to patient connection and leadership on overnight shifts, she helps guide patients and colleagues through some of life’s most unpredictable and meaningful moments with compassion, teamwork and expertise.
