It’s true. According to the latest guidelines from the World Health Organization, routine examinations are not necessary to start taking the pill unless it is for the use of an IUD (progestin-medicated coil) or a diaphragm. The only recommended test is a simple blood pressure measurement, which is done during the visit. In order to know what your blood pressure is and keep it under control, you can measure it regularly at the pharmacy or by yourself if you have a sphygmomanometer.
Exams are recommended by the gynecologist only if risk factors emerge during your visit, such as high blood pressure, obesity or a history of venous thrombosis.
