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ELI5: why are women expected to frequently get OB/GYN checkups but male reproductive specialists are rare?
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Gynecological exams are not always about reproductive functions. Cervical cancer is a major component that can only be screened via an invasive swab. Birth control is one of the most common reasons women consult gynecologists, which is essentially anti-reproductive care. Gynecologists are also period specialists, so if a woman experiences abnormalities with their cycle, that’s who they see. And UTIs and other infections and body chemistry issues.

There’s a lot going on down there for women.

Compare to testicular and prostate cancer which can be screened manually by a general practitioner during a physical for men.