Do you need to be having sex to see a gyn for a regular check up. Im 19 turning 20 and have never had one but have never had sex. Should i still make an appt with a gyn?
2006-12-27 17:36:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Absolutely make an appointment. You do not need to be sexually active. Find a Doctor you are comfortable with and you can be comfortable asking questions. Regular checkups will help to screen for disease and infections. This is very important for every woman, no matter what her age. And you will be informed about your body, and be ready when the time comes for birth control, and for information about conception and fertility.
2006-12-27 17:47:23 · answer #1 · answered by JustShyGrl 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A gyn is not just for sexually active women. It's for any females who need a Dr specializing in women's areas. Every woman should have one. By the end of your teens you should start having a yearly checkup and pap smear by a gyn. It's important for your overall health since teenagers/young adults CAN have issues. Your gyn is also great to have when you do become sexually active...he/she can answer all your questions, get you on birth control and such.
2006-12-27 17:41:32 · answer #2 · answered by ??? LadyBoyd ??? 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are supposed to have a pelvic exam at least every 3 years if you're over the age of 18 and not sexually active, yearly if you are sexually active. This is important to rule out any diseases, like cancer, that may begin to develop. The women who never get checked are usually the ones who end up dying from those types of diseases because by the time they found out, it was too late.
2006-12-27 18:23:34 · answer #3 · answered by severina418 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You definately don't need to be sexually active to make an appointment. In fact, it's a good idea, just to make sure that everything is working a-okay before you start being sexually active or trying to conceive. Good luck!
2006-12-27 17:39:22 · answer #4 · answered by wnk 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You should still get checked out for your health. There are several reasons to go. I'll give you a major example. Your body can have problems that you are completely unaware of and can lead to things such as cervical cancer, infertility and infections. Get checked out...its worth it.
2006-12-27 17:40:54 · answer #5 · answered by Lacey C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a nurse. You need to see an OBGYN regardless of your sexual activity. There are diseases and conditions that women are at risk for no matter what your lifestyle. Go get checked.
2006-12-27 18:21:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. It is health and has to do with the body the vagina is an organ and needs to be cared for at a young age so when you get older it works right and does what you would like it too. Like give you children and an orgasm or two. Take care of yourself now and you will have less to worry about later.
2006-12-27 17:39:41 · answer #7 · answered by kim 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Girls are recommended to have their first gyn visit by 18.
2006-12-27 17:39:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anita 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. You can see a gynecologist before having sex. You don't need to have sex to get cervical cancer but a gynecologist can probably detect that if its there. I'd still go, just for safety precautions.
2006-12-27 17:41:11 · answer #9 · answered by Nick P 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO! You should be getting regular annual checkups with a gynecologists starting from the time you have your first mentrual period.
2006-12-27 17:41:47 · answer #10 · answered by beautyofthesea 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋