For a year or two I have had this vibe, (not sure why) that around a girls early teen years, they go to a doctor to get there *you know whats* examined. You know, *down there*.
Maybe its just all that time playing doctor years ago.. or am I on to something? Please clear me up on this.
2007-03-14 07:18:11 · 9 answers · asked by Mysterious 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yes you do have to get examined down there if you are sexually active or if you are at the age of eighteen. You get one every year to make sure everything is ok down there. They check for cancer and STI's. I had my first last year....It's not fun but its not that bad. It only takes like 10 mins. max and its done and over with!
2007-03-14 07:23:54 · answer #1 · answered by Kassie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Girls can get a gynecological exam any time there's a problem. It has recently been advised that girls about the age of 14 or 15 make their first visit to a gynecologist because this is an excellent time to (a) get the cervical cancer vaccine; (b) ask all the questions you may have about your body, menstrual cycle, and reproduction but were afraid to ask; (c) learn proper personal hygiene; and (d) learn how to perform a proper self-breast exam.
I reiterate however that unless you're having problems you won't have a pelvic exam at this point. You should have your first pelvic exam and pap smear as soon as you either turn 18 or you become sexually active and then every year after.
Its certainly nothing to be afraid of...its in your own best interest to care for yourself because no one else is going to do it for you. Education is your best defense, so don't be afraid to ask questions!
2007-03-14 07:26:34 · answer #2 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well I don't think this needs to be done unless they are sexually active. Why put young girls through something that is not needed, unless the doctor says "for sure something could be wrong & they need to check" if that is not the case I am not going to make my daughter go through that. Besides girls are starting to develop and start their periods a lot earlier & younger now. Some could even be in elementary school. That is how it was with me. I started in 6th grade. So nope I am not agreeing with you on this one. Sorry.
2007-03-14 07:38:39 · answer #3 · answered by ♥just me♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um yeah, you have to go once you've started puberty or when you become sexually active to make sure everything is okay down there. The first time is a bit scary, but it's really no big deal. You should go once a year for a pap smear and physical.
2007-03-14 07:22:19 · answer #4 · answered by samiam246 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Once you hit puberty, or become sexually active is the time you need to start seeing your doctor annually, and get what is called a pap smear. All that happens is they take a swab sample from your *you know what* and send it out to a lab to make sure theres no sign of STDs or cancer. I can't believe you haven't heard of this from your parents, they should have told you !
2007-03-14 07:24:34 · answer #5 · answered by xoxo_sexy_biatch_xoxo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if they are actually active, you know sexually. But mostly my attitude is - if its not broken, dont fix it. What I mean is, if nothing seems wrong, you dont need to go to a doc. But I guess its smart to just go once in a while - just to be sure everythings alright.
2007-03-14 07:29:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are sexually active, you need to get a yearly exam. Otherwise, begin seeing a GYN around age 18 to prevent ovarian cancer and other conditions.
2007-03-14 07:22:13 · answer #7 · answered by Shannon L - Gavin's Mommy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes they should go in for a papsmear like once a year to make sure everything is okay
2007-03-14 07:21:23 · answer #8 · answered by shannonlee05@sbcglobal.net 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, it's only once you become sexually active b/c you will be prone to more infections.
2007-03-14 07:32:11 · answer #9 · answered by Wanderer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋