Today I had an appointment with the gynecologist, and they didn't do a pelvic exam. Is this normal? It was my first visit to such a doctor, I am 18 years old and a virgin. They said a pap smear wasn't necessary because that was only if you were 21 years old or sexually active...which I am neither. I'm not planning on becoming sexually active, my period is normal, and I don't need birth control, is this why they didn't do a pelvic exam? They only did a breast exam, and showed me how to do them, and pressed down on my abdomen. Also they did all of the "normal" things, like blood pressure, etc
I was just wondering if this was normal, and when will I need a pelvic exam?
Thanks in advance!!
2007-04-05
17:24:31
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