i want to have an adult doctor, and not have to go in the little kids' room. someone told me that i can't have an adult doctor until i'm 21. is that true?
2006-08-10 12:35:00 · 21 answers · asked by Alexa L 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
i completely understand you. its up to you. you can go to an adult doctor when you are ready.
2006-08-10 13:04:53 · answer #1 · answered by Lexi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many more doctors are family practitioners who practice internal medicine. Children and adults can be seen by them. It is to your advantage to continue to see a pediatrician, but, no, it is not true that you have to see one until you are 21, although you can, and some people do. A pediatrician is equipped to handle anything that you need for your health, even pelvic exams, until you are 21. You will generally receive the best care as a child from a pediatrician with privileges at a Children's Hospital. This is a rather immature thing to argue or fight with your parents about. They are paying for your medical care, and as such, you should respect that they want you to get the best care.
2006-08-10 12:46:11 · answer #2 · answered by alone1with3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think you can see whoever you want at this time. A good point was made that maybe you should check with the insurance company - although I do think 21 is pretty old to go to a pediatrician. You should have your first "adult" exam at 18, and I don't know if your pediatrician will have the tools to do the job.
2006-08-10 12:41:09 · answer #3 · answered by Jennifer W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see how that could be true. At 17 you should be able to go to a general practitioner- even a gynecologist!
17 almost seems too old for a pediatrician- maybe go ahead and ask your pediatrician to recommend a gynecologist- after all, you are probably experiencing everything (medically) that women go through.
Maybe talk to your parents about it. Approach it as you are wanting to take care of your body, and you are planning for your future needs.
2006-08-10 12:41:25 · answer #4 · answered by Amy P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whats the difference between an adult doctor and pediatrician? one deal with tiny children , the other deal with older people, well my mom told me along time ago that the only difference between a woman and a girl is the woman is having sex. some girls have sex at a young age and have babies. no that's not true.
2006-08-10 12:50:19 · answer #5 · answered by sweet sexy san 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my daughter turned 16, she started seeing a family medicine doctor. That is a doctor who is skilled not only in pediatrics, but also adult medicine. You are definitely old enough to have an adult doctor.
2006-08-10 12:38:52 · answer #6 · answered by PuttPutt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't even remember a time I went to a pediatrician it's been that long and I just turned 21 this year. I hope like hell you at least go to a real gynecologist.
2006-08-10 12:39:39 · answer #7 · answered by Low Key 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-24 19:16:54 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can start seeing an adult doctor at the age of 15, I would switch up now.
Good luck!!!!
2006-08-10 13:07:06 · answer #9 · answered by slickkittykattwhopurs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
typically when you are 18 you start going to a family doctor, but i know my sons pediatrician goes up to age of 21.
2006-08-10 12:39:43 · answer #10 · answered by switz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not true. You can go to a doctor who cares for adults.
2006-08-10 12:40:24 · answer #11 · answered by mocha5isfree 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋