Why is it really necessary?

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Why do people recommend that a teen girl needs to see a gynecologist. I mean if they are still a virgin can't they just wait until 18 or 21..i mean it really isn't necessary is it. I mean i'm 16 and have never seen one and really dont plan on it..only because i dont want someone looking or touching something that i have always kept private...i dont even let my pediatrician look. And besides i dont know all of what they do because for a virgin they dont have to have the exam right? If you feel fine and nothing seems to be wrong cant you hold off on it for a while, also im not a big fan of pain. Can you all explain why i just wanna know and please be nice about it because im not trying to be smart i just have always wondered about it.

Answers:
you need to see one, whether or not you're having sex

if you think gynecologist visits are just for problems women have related to having sex, then whoever educated you should be ashamed of themselves

Women's health is extremely important, moreso now than ever before. There are a multitude of problems that a young woman can develop, and not even know it. When you go to the doctor for a physical, does the doctor do a GYN exam? No way, very rarely if they do. It's very important for you, as a young woman, to get used to seeing a GYN, and getting used to being responsible with your health.

Gyn exams should be done every year, from about the time a girl is early in puberty, until waaay later in life. As for your other concern, you don't let doctors examine you--this is something you should get used to. It may feel uncomfortable to have someone check you out there, but it is very necessary for the best health. Have your mother or someone you trust with you the first time if you like. But the bottom line is, you should get over the fear of having doctors examine you like that--they are doctors, they're not doing anything weird or sexual to you.

Edit: The people posting here are mostly children themselves, that's like asking your friends at school. Take my advice, i'm a doctor.

i agree. this is all just a ploy to get more money out of u---or at least ur mother. if u feel fine then don't go to one. getting an exam is not painful, just uncomfortable because of modesty.

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