Then why is my gyno still doing them? Some doctors disagree with the new guidelines and maintain that the exam remains key for diagnosis and keeping an eye on patients with a family history of gynecological cancer. So can I skip my annual visit?Better not to, says Taraneh Shirazian, assistant professor of gynecology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Pelvic exam or no, your gyno will still do a breast exam, check your vital signs, and chat with you about your health. MORE: 12 Breast Cancer Myths That Need To Go Away
