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When is National Call Your Doctor Day?

National Call Your Doctor Day occurs the second Tuesday in June.

What is National Call Your Doctor Day?

Every woman’s body is different. Anyone can follow general health rules, but sometimes it’s good to talk to an expert. National Call Your Doctor Day encourages women to take care of themselves by scheduling their annual wellness exam.

What’s the good of a yearly doctor’s visit? Good question. (Keep asking those.) For one thing, it establishes a medical baseline. That gives your doctor a point for comparison when medical issues arise in the future.

Annual visits contribute to breast cancer prevention. More than 12% of American women will get a breast cancer diagnosis in their lives. Physicians also check for anything that might affect fertility.

A good doctor won’t give you cookie-cutter answers, so ask how often your doc thinks you should visit. And, use National Call Your Doctor Day to schedule that appointment.

Fun facts about National Call Your Doctor Day!

  • Doctors suggest that women 21 and older see a gynecologist every six months to a year.
  • Breast cancer caught at stage two has a 5-year survival rate of at least 93%.
  • The mammogram frequency recommended for women 45-54 is once a year, and then once every year or two after that.
  • Anyone with a family history of breast cancer should get a yearly mammogram.
  • If you battle infertility, you’re not alone. Under the age of 45, infertility affects 6% of U.S. women. Another 12% have trouble getting pregnant or carrying a pregnancy to term.

How to celebrate National Call Your Doctor Day:

Make an appointment to see your doctor. You can call. You can schedule it online. And if you want to add another errand to your day, you can even walk in to schedule your appointment. The 21st century is here. There are so many choices.

What’s the hashtag for National Call Your Doctor Day?

Spread to message on social media by using #CallYourDoctorDay.