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What does a "complete physical" at an OB/GYN entail?

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OK, I realize I probably sound ridiculous, but I really have no idea what they mean by a "complete physical" at the OB office. I called just to schedule my regular yearly pap test... but they asked if this was for a complete physical so I said yes. Is that just their gentle way of saying pap?

I figure it involves the pap, breast exam, any STD testing if I wanted it. But nothing not related to my girly parts, right? I haven't been to a regular doc in years but I'm scheduling to see a GP for various things (a bad knee, skin stuff etc), but could I just see the OB for everything?

I feel silly even asking this. I can't stand seeing doctors so I avoid them at all costs and now I don't really know who does what!!
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Well I would think Pap, breast, possble rectal, maybe blood work.

Just call them and say "Hey can you tell me what the complete physical entails?"

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