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A “turf war” among medical professionals is heating up, according to HuffingtonPost.com, as dentists and gynecologists are arguing that Botox injections are within the scope of their practices and are promoting the cosmetic treatments in addition to their more standard services.

In an effort to expand their income, some gynecologists are offering services that have nothing to do with the female reproductive anatomy, filling faces, lips, cheekbones, chins and frown lines between the brows.

“A lot of these doctors are not familiar with the anatomy of the face, and the muscles of facial expression — they are just out to make cash,” Dr. Leonard Tachmes told TotalBeauty.com. “They do a course for a few days and off they go injecting patients, but it takes more than just learning how to inject.”

The practice is definitely not without its problems as some women are having complications after treatments from the lesser-trained doctors.

“We don’t actually track complaints about Botox, but I think to say it’s anarchy is a little bit excessive,” Dr. Brian Zachariah, chief medical coordinator at the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, told Chicago’s ABC7.

According to the Medical Center For Female Sexuality, gynecologists have successfully used Botox on women with Vaginismus. The drug relaxes a patient’s abnormally tightened muscles, which causes painful intercourse or prevents tampon use.

Plastic surgeons, who are not in favor of untrained doctors performing the treatments, say it takes a highly-skilled hand to inject Botox in proper depth and precise dose. They warn patients to check their doctor’s credentials closely before saying yes to Botox at their annual pap smear or teeth cleaning appointment.

Dr. Semira Bayati, a board certified surgeon in Newport Beach, California wrote on HealthNewsDigest.com: Only a surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery — the only plastic surgery board recognized by the American Medical Association — should be performing these aesthetic procedures.

Most women take the attitude “the quicker, the better” when it comes to their annual gynecology check-up, but Catherine Clifford of Shape Magazine advises “Don’t be shy; Speaking up could save your life.”

Even with busy schedules, most doctors want to give their patients the best care, but they can’t address what you don’t tell them.

Here are 10 questions your gynecologist will be happy to discuss with you – if only you’ll ask.

1. Should I be tested for sexually transmitted diseases?
2. What about a different contraceptive?
3. Should I have a prescription for the “morning-after pill”?
4. What can I do about incontinence?
5. Why are my periods irregular?
6. What can I do about sexual problems?
7. Can I talk to the nurse?
8. I was abused or assaulted (sexually or otherwise) in the past — what effect does that have on my health?
9. What were my test results?
10. How does smoking affect my sexual and reproductive health?

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