I am 11 years old 12 in November do i have to worry about going to the gynocoloist any time soon???? Please Help me!!!! my mom said she has been going to one since she was 15.
2007-07-31 08:08:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
well hun if u dont feel anything strange i dont see why u should go.the first time i went to a gyn was when i lost my virginity.so dont need to think about it.xx
2007-07-31 08:27:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to go at your age unless you are sexually active. Your pediatrician will look at you from the outside just to make sure everything looks ok.
The general rule is 18 or sexually active, whichever comes first. But, if you are NOT sexually active and your periods are regular, and you have no other problems, it's ok to postpone visits with the ob/gyn.
Personally, I only started going after I started having sex and I was in my early 20's.
Regards.
2007-07-31 15:26:42 · answer #2 · answered by mari m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no dont worry at all
you only need to see one when you are 18 years or older, or are sexually active
the only other reason would be if you are having any problems that you would need to takl to them about
when you do go theres nothing to worry about or be embarrassed about
every has to go sometime, and the doctors look at more than 100 a day!
2007-07-31 15:22:26 · answer #3 · answered by =] 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you usually need the when you turn 18, or when you turn sexually active, or you can choose to go when you start your period
i had to get one when i wanted to start the pill when i was like 16/17 im now 19 and i have routine ones
but i think at 11 thats a little young unless your already having your period or think you need to have an exam
2007-07-31 15:14:01 · answer #4 · answered by sparklechic2010 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually its 18 or sexually active...my mom made me go at 18 and because I was a virgin, they couldn't do anything cause it hurt too much.
But if you are scared, don't worry, the exam isn't as bad as some people describe it.
2007-07-31 15:13:41 · answer #5 · answered by Erica F 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I went to get a pelvic exam at age 11 when I first started menstruating.
You should go before having sex, or when you start menstruating, or if you have concerns about your periods.
2007-07-31 15:11:05 · answer #6 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're sexually active, it's a good idea to go to the gynocologist [which I really hope you're not, because you're too young to have sex in the first place].
If you're not, then you really don't need to go.
When you're 18, whether or not you're sexually active, it's still a good idea to go.
So as of now, you don't need to worry about it.
2007-07-31 15:19:10 · answer #7 · answered by xxautomatic_pistolxx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sexually active? Do you plan to be? Before you do THATS when you NEED to go. These days its not a bad idea to go early because kids these days are having sex early on.
2007-07-31 15:25:07 · answer #8 · answered by Twin 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i went when i was 11 cause i got sick but they didnt look inside me or anything
they said to come back when i became sexually active
so i dont think you have much to worry about
2007-07-31 15:12:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You go when you're ready... I'm 15 and I don't go... but I'm also stil a virgin so I really don't need to worry... you shouldn't either
2007-07-31 15:17:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋