gynecologist

[tailor67]

at what age would you need to see a gynecologist?

[Hyper]

at what age would you need to see a gynecologist?

When you have periods

[Kaleidoscope Eyes]

You don't need to see a gynecologist after getting your period (although your general physician should be informed once you do, for your medical records). Most girls will see one once they're 18, or once they become sexually active. At the latest, you should start seeing one by 21, or three years after being sexually active, whichever comes first. You can also see one before that, if you have a concern that your general physician can't address (or if they recommend it). If you want to go on birth control, your general physician can prescribe it, but you may wish to go to a gynecologist or see a nurse practitioner (NP) who works in their office. A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse who has gone through specific extra training, usually with a master's degree or a doctorate, and they're just as good for that sort of thing as an MD.

[SLABBS]

when necesary if you have a concern we cant answer

[vendetta]

There's not really a set age or anything. I went when I was 16, so that I would know I had someone to go to if I had any problems (says my mom).

[Evaboo]

13
(but I had the choice....and the choice I made was awesome ;)

[anyone50]

I don't think there is a certain age it's different for everyone but as a rule you should go if you are or plan on becoming sexual active for getting on the pill or if your having some kind of problem in that area. I have friends that are almost 17 and haven't been yet and i went at age 13.

[somegirl]

I went for the first time this year at 17 when I got on the pill.

[ackmedsgirl666]

usually when you become sexually active....
sometimes when you have period problems

[emily-candace]

What's so awesome about going to see a Gyno?

[somegirl]

What's so awesome about going to see a Gyno?

Nothing but as a teen girl, we all know it's something that we have to do a first time. It's a valid question.

[Evaboo]

I meant I had sex and that's y I saw gyno!

[emily-candace]

OH ok. now I got it.