Choosing a Gynecologist in Lebanon: Annual Visits, Pregnancy & Specialist Care

Continuity matters in gynecology: choosing one provider you trust through your reproductive years means earlier detection of issues and less repeated history-taking.

What an annual exam should include

• Cervical cancer screening (Pap smear every 3 years, or HPV co-test every 5) starting at 21.
• Clinical breast exam and discussion of self-exam habits.
• Pelvic exam if symptoms warrant.
• Discussion of contraception, vaccinations (HPV catch-up to age 26 — sometimes 45), sexual health.
• For women over 40 — baseline mammogram and bone-health discussion.

Finding the right fit

1. Verify board certification with the Lebanese Order of Physicians.
2. Confirm hospital affiliation — useful for delivery and surgery.
3. Look at sub-specialty if relevant: high-risk obstetrics, reproductive endocrinology, gynecological oncology, urogynecology.
4. Check insurance acceptance for both clinic visits and hospital admissions.

Pregnancy follow-up

A normal pregnancy in Lebanon typically involves 8–12 prenatal visits, four standard ultrasounds (dating, anatomy, growth, late), plus glucose challenge at 24–28 weeks. Confirm at first booking who covers for your doctor when they are off-call, and which hospital they deliver at.

Red flags between visits

Heavy bleeding requiring more than one pad per hour, severe pelvic pain, foul-smelling discharge with fever, a breast lump, or — during pregnancy — reduced fetal movements, vaginal bleeding, or severe headache with visual changes all warrant urgent contact rather than waiting for your next appointment.