at what age do you see the gynecologist???

Question

wut do they do?

Answer 1

They deal with female health and make sure that your reproductive organs are healthy. You get a once yearly pelvic exam in which you would get a pap smear and have your genitals examined. Going to a gyn would be good around 16 or 17, but many women wait until they are older to go, which is fine.

Answer 2

I started going to one when I became sexually active (but I think some women go earlier if they're having trouble with their periods). The best place to start is at a planned parenthood in your area. They give you tons of great advice, and in some cases free condoms and birth control if you need it.

They'll talk to you, find out your health history and answer all your questions - and they never make you feel "stupid" about whatever question you may have. The physical exam is not the most fun experience though - but it lasts less than a minute and does not hurt - just is kind of awkward because they look into your vagina. You can ask for a female doctor if that makes you more comfortable. Plus you should also get what's called a "pap smear" - it's just where they take a few cells from your cervix area and test it for anything out of the ordinary. You'll then want to do this test once a year after that.

Good luck - and happy health!

Answer 3

Usually around age 18 unless your sexually active earlier. Your first time they will ask you about your health history like when your periods first started and if your sexually active and what kind of birth control are you using. Next up is a pelvic exam, it doesn't hurt at all but it can be a little uncomfortable especially the first time, that only takes a few minutes. Sometimes they will do a blood test to screen for any STD's and/or pregnancy (usually you have to pee in a cup and they do a preg. test) When your all done, the doc will talk with you about any concerns or questions you have and you can talk about the best method of birth control for you if that's what your there for. From beginning to end, it's usually no more than a 15 or 20 minute appointment.

Answer 4

Once you become sexually active [no matter your age], or when you turn 18 years old, whichever happens first. The procedure is as follows:

To perform this kind of exam, you'll be told to remove all of your clothing from the waist down, then placed lying on your back on an examination table with knees bent and legs up in stirrups. The doctor will first visually inspect the outer vulvar area, the vaginal opening and its surroundings. Then the doctor will proceed to insert a well lubricated double-bladed instrument called an speculum into the vagina to spread it open so he/she can look inside and visualize the internal vaginal canal and the cervix of the uterus; samples for a PAP smear [to detect possible changes in the cervical cells], and for sexually transmitted diseases [if you're sexually active] are collected, labeled and sent to a Pathologist for evaluation; the findings will be sent in a written report to the examining doctor. The speculum is then removed, and the doctor will gently insert his/her gloved index and middle finger[s] into the vagina to palpate the uterus, cervix and ovaries for the presence of cysts, masses, or signs of pregnancy. During the exam, an assistant such as a female nurse will be present in the room; also, if you request it, a relative such as your mother, sister, friend, husband or boyfriend can be present, too. It's very important that you go to your follow-up visit[s] so you learn the results of the tests, and to get further treatment if you have an infection. If everything is normal, go back every year for repeat tests, so you safeguard your health, well-being and future fertility. I wish you the best of luck, and hope that my advice has been helpful and your doubts clarified.

Answer 5

Your family physician can refer your to a gynecologist when you have your first period. A GY check up is important, and as you mature, there will be a time when you need one once a year.

This is because cancer can develop, but, since it is painless, would go undetected. It is more treatable the sooner it is found. That is why the GY does something called a Pap smear.

Please talk to your family doctor, and if you feel you can't talk to your school nurse. Also, the GY may let you make any appointment without a referral from your doctor. If you do not know a GY, there are women's clinics that have them.

Answer 6

Usually a female needs to see the Gyno at the age of 18 or when she becomes sexually active or thinks about becoming sexually active.
What they do depends on the reason for the visit to the Gyno.
A female with no family history of cancer or problems will see the Gyno yearly.
For those who have had abnormalities or a strong family history of problems, they are usually told to see the doctor about every six months for a check up.

Answer 7

When Should My Daughter Have Her First Exam?
The American College of Gynecology (ACOG) recommends that young women between the ages of 13 and 15 have their first gynecological visit. This first visit doesn't necessarily constitute an internal exam. Usually the internal exam and pap smear aren't required unless the young woman is sexually active. However, by 16 years of age, the ACOG recommends that young women have an internal exam and pap smear.

Answer 8

gynaecologists simply solve problems faced by all females....they have answers to any complications that u may hav regardin ur menstrual cycle, sexual life, any lumps u may find in ur breasts or if u feel ur hormones are raging, pregnancy...u know anyhting...if hav attained age and if ever u face any problems u can always count on ur gynae.....

Answer 9

the first time you have sex, turn 18 or when your period is irregular

Answer 10

When you face problems in your periods or sexual life.