My mom told me I need to start seeing a gynecologist when I'm 18(in October). I won't be sexually active. Is it still suggested that I go see one or should I wait until I'm actually sexually active?
2007-08-20 16:40:26 · 11 answers · asked by EM23 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I'm a virgin.
2007-08-20 17:18:59 · update #1
I went when I turned 11.
I think you should go either after you start to get your period, before you have sex, or if you have any issues with your body.
2007-08-21 02:15:56 · answer #1 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should start seeing one now! As soon as you have your first period then you should have pap smears every year to test for cervical cancer.
I was not sexually active until I was 19, I saw a gyno long before that.
2007-08-20 23:59:31 · answer #2 · answered by Aimee B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The correct time to start seeing an OB/GYN is either at the onset of sexual activity or at age 18, your mother is correct.
I hope this helps.
2007-08-20 23:44:06 · answer #3 · answered by VA_Surgeon 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a good idea to know that everything is alright down there before you become sexually active.
2007-08-20 23:43:50 · answer #4 · answered by Seraphim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think it is a good idea, because there are things such as ovarian cancer that pop up unexpectedly....your vaginal health is just as important as your general health. I went when i was 18 and i found out that i had a yeast infection and i didn't have any idea!!
2007-08-20 23:50:49 · answer #5 · answered by i am info 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not sexually active and have no problems no need to see a gyno. Don't worry when you become active you will see your gyno enough times that it would compensate for all the times you were not seeing her.
2007-08-20 23:46:54 · answer #6 · answered by Viola 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You must see the gyneac for a normal routine check up.
2007-08-21 02:20:50 · answer #7 · answered by Meeto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, you need to start getting a yearly pap smear to make sure you don't have cervical cancer, which is easy to treat when detected early but hard to treat when discovered later on.
2007-08-20 23:44:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may be a good idea, Women have more health issues other than sex related.
2007-08-20 23:45:50 · answer #9 · answered by spaced out 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I SAY GO GET CHECK EITHER WAY DO WAIT
2007-08-20 23:45:29 · answer #10 · answered by ♥wh♥tஐAre♥U♥Lஐஐking?ஐALEXANDRAஐஐ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋