This is at my own doctor, and even if I am comfortable there I really don't want anybody looking down there.
Is it mandatory for them to?
Are physicals even mandatory for high school??
And please don't tell me 'to not worry since everything will be alright'.
2007-09-17 07:04:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Just to clear things up, no I'm not sexually active.
2007-09-17 07:22:33 · update #1
Sorry to tell you this, but they probably will need to check "down there."
Here's what my physicals were like at your age:
The nurse takes you to the room and you strip to you underwear. The nurse measures basic things like temperature, blood pressure, height, and weight.
Then the doctor comes in and asks you questions about your health, whether you are sexually active, etc. You will also have an opportunity to get any questions you have answered.
The doctor will then examine your ears, nose, heart, etc. She will look at your skin for signs of skin cancer. The doctor will also check your flexibility and reflexes, and you might have to do a couple of little exercises.
You will take off your bra briefly to check your breasts (no exam, just a quick peek). You will then drop your panties and the doctor will just look visually to for pubic hair growth, etc. The doctor will also take a quick look at your rear or have you bend over for a scoliosis check.
You might also have to pee in a cup or give a blood sample if you need any tests.
I'm not going to say it will be alright or not embarrassing, but just remember that everyone goes through the same thing, and the exam is important for staying in good health.
Good luck, and ask me if you have any more questions.
2007-09-21 02:51:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you've already entered puberty, they probably won't. When I took my daughter in at about 9 and 10 years old (before puberty), the dr took a quick peek down her panties just to look for signs of pubic hair, but she didn't touch her. I think for the most part is just height/weight/blood pressure, maybe a scoliosis check. Good luck!
2007-09-17 07:33:44 · answer #2 · answered by lotus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are going to your peditrician or a general practitioner, then no, they probably won't give you a pelvic exam. But, if you tell them you are sexually active, then they might refer you to a gynocologist, and then the gyno will more than likely give you a pelvic. Since you are only 14 years old and did not say whether or not you are sexually active, I would say no.
2007-09-17 07:19:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is 15 and has needed a physical exam every year for school so she can play sports...The doctor has never had to look down there.
2007-09-17 09:15:10 · answer #4 · answered by Greg M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! I am 13 and recently had a check-up. They only check the usual stuff. Only when you have had intercourse may they refer you to a gynecologist if it is totally necessary!!! No to worry, my friend, because the doc won't check that. It can especially be embarrassing if the doc is a guy!!! OMGosh! That is NOT NOT NOT pretty! So don't worry. I had my check-up and physical recently. The is NO!!! NO!!! NO!!!
2007-09-17 09:05:29 · answer #5 · answered by α ρℓα¢є ¢αℓℓє∂ мєℓαи¢нσℓу . 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kids only had height, weight, etc. done for their physicals. No one ever looked "downstairs" until I took them to a gynecologist for birth control. Our school required physicals for participation in sports and there's no reason to look at your female parts for that. I wouldn't worry too much.
2007-09-17 07:20:51 · answer #6 · answered by chiquita 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't think they will do that at your age for a physical exam! normally it's 18 or 2 years after your first sexual intercourse.
2007-09-17 07:12:06 · answer #7 · answered by blank 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had to get an exam to, but i told the doctor i had my menstrual cycle so she skipped that part of the exam.
2007-09-17 08:01:02 · answer #8 · answered by Chica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They might they might not Im 10 my DR. did or does but its fine
2007-09-17 07:56:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they might just to be sure. it only takes a minute and its not painful if you have had sex you need one and they will check your breasts it all part of growing up get used to it you will get one yearly once you have sex or turn 18
2007-09-17 07:13:31 · answer #10 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋