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Is It Really Necessary for a 16 Year Old Virgin to Have a Female Exam and Pap?
Asked by M.S. from Portland
on January 14, 2008
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My step daughter's mom has scheduled a female exam and pap. I STRONGLY disagree that this is necessary, as she is a virgin and has not even gotten close to being sexu...
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- Does your daughter want the exam? Putting a cold metal object inside a 16 year old virgin is pretty invasive if it's not something she wants to pursue. She's old e...
- Her Mom can't force it on her. Hopefully the MD will use discretion as to whether or not she needs the exam and papsmear. A pap is done to check for cellular change wh...
- You don't necessarily have to be sexualy active to have a pap smear and exam. They just recommend if you are sexually active or over the age of 21, then you must have ...
Questions About an OB GYN
Asked by K.F. from Phoenix
on September 3, 2008
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Hi Everyone,
I have a friend who is in search for a new OB GYN and I was wondering if anyone has seen Dr. Alperin from Contemporary Care for Women in Tempe and what y...
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- I have been seeing him for about 5 years, maybe even longer. I have really like him, he delivered my son. The nurses call back in an appropriate time frame. He has ...
- Dr. Alperin cared for me during both of my pregnancies, performed my tubal ligation, and is still my GYN. He is very sweet, caring, reassuring, and proactive. He has ...
- I have just switched to Contemporary Care for Women in Tempe. I got a lot of recommendations for Dr. Linnerson who I really like so far. MY baby is due next month. ...
OB GYN Or GP??
Asked by C.P. from Denver
on July 28, 2009
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Hi, ladies,
I know this question has been asked, but in reverse. I'm wondering how many of you use an OB GYN as your general practioner or "family doctor." Do peo...
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- With some many people being sue happy my OBGYN is no longer able to take care of anything outside of OBGYN. In the past he was able to take care of anything that came...
- Interestingly enough, I just had my OB-GYN come talk to a bunch of teen girls about EVERYTHING regarding the female body and she actually mentioned this! She said, if...
- C., I use my GP for my GP stuff, unless I'm pregnant. Then I try to avoid my GP at all costs, too many germs there!! V.
Taking 16 Year Old to the Gynecologist?
Asked by M.M. from Springfield
on October 24, 2011
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I Just made her a Gynecologist appointment for friday after school (only time they could find a spot), and i just told her today, and I could tell she was nervous alre...
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- i think i would have picked a day other than homecoming. Cheerleaders usually have lots of responsibility with the game -- pep rallies, decorating goal posts. You ma...
- I like the response just posted. You covered most of it. Just be sure to ask about the Gardasil vaccination--- sexually active or not!
- I applaud you for being pro-active...I was SO sure my daughters were not sexually active...until my 15 year old came to me to tearfully tell me she was pregnant. Belie...
Looking for Female OB-GYN in Greenville
Asked by S.N. from Spartanburg
on August 15, 2006
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Hi: This is the first time I have used this site. I am looking for a good OB GYN for my friends 16 year old daughter who has ovarian cysts. She is very overweight an...
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- DR LEBEL, DR STONER OR DR KOFOED AT HIGHLANDS CENTER FOR WOMEN ARE ALL GREAT FEMALE DOCTORS. IT DOES TAKE ABOUT 2 MONTHS TO GET AN APPT. THEY DO USE THE PAPER, BUT COU...
- Hi S., I am very sorry to hear of your friends negative experience with their daughter. That is most certainly insensitive treatment they have recieved. I certainl...
- I go to the Highlands Center for Women and there are 2 female doctors in the group and one nurse practicioner. They still use paper sheets, but I am overweight and do...
Taking 15 Year Old to the Gynecologist?
Asked by D.D. from Springfield
on March 14, 2012
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Okay, so I've been hearing that we should be taking girls in earlier for a gynecologist appointment now a days, is this true? I have twin 15 year old girls, one has a...
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- My mother never took me or my sister we went on our own - it never came up?!? Yes, take her. I hear of so many girls going on the pill today for "acne" - don't have ...
- My doc told me the girls don't need to see a ob/gyn until they are 18 or sexually active - and really don't need to unless there is an issue with their cycle. Of cour...
- I did wait until marriage and I didn't go to the gyn until 5 months before I got married so I could get on the pill. I was nearly 21. I don't see anything wrong in w...
Doctor Recommendations in the West Valley: GYN, Internist
Asked by P.B. from Los Angeles
on March 19, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I spend so much time taking care of the kids, husband, home, and work, that I forgot to take care of myself! I recently woke up to the fact that I am in peri...
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- Hi P., my Dr. is great, he is a male but he works with a female Dr. too, you can request to be seen by her. Her name is Dr. Felicia Ota and the male Dr. is Dr. Entin. ...
- Hi P. I have started seeing Dr Tally Silberstein ###-###-#### at Tarzana Medical Center. She is really kind and spends time listening to you when needed.
- Hi P., I don't know how they handle the payment end of things,but I absolutely adore my gyn.There are 2 women in the practice,Dr Imelda Tio and Dr Lauren Hyman.They...
17 Year Old with Irregular Periods
Asked by L.J. from Seattle
on December 7, 2008
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I have a seventeen year old that was told by a chinese herb doctor that because of her acne her periods are irregular. She gave her some tea that she suppose to drink ...
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- Hi L., Acne is hormone related, which is why many people treat their acne with BC pills. Arbonne has balancing creams that help balance these hormone fluctuations. I...
- If nothing else works I would suggest talking to her doc about low does bc pills. I have been on them since I was 14, and it saved me from scaring on my face and miss...
- I say don't worry about it!! I had acne until I was in college (I tried several medications prescribed by my dermatologist but growing up seemed to work best), and I ...
16 Year Old Daughter & Gynecological Exams
Asked by L.W. from Los Angeles
on January 28, 2008
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I have a 16 year old daughter who's about to turn 17 in March. She has never had a gynecological exam or PAP smear type visit. I don't know if she is still too young f...
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- I recently asked my OB-GYN that very question. His recommendation was, if they are not sexually active, then 16 - 18 is the right age. He also suggested having a con...
- Hi L., My daughter is also 16 and will be 17 in May. I asked her pediatrician and my Gyn and they both told me that she doesnt need a pap or exam before she is 18 ...
- My Gyn said a girl should have her first exam when she becomes sexually active and not before, whether that be 16 or 21. Make sure your daughter is ready emotionally f...
Need Great OB Referral for 1St Baby in Brick NJ Area
Asked by D.M. from New York
on August 9, 2007
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I am expecting my first child in Feb 08 and am so excited. I need help finding a great OB in the Brick NJ area. I am willing to travel up to 25 miles or so if it is wo...
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- Brielle OB-GYN - FABULOUS! Love every doctor there. They deliver in Brick. I know several people who've used them and in the event that you need it - they have a gr...
- I live in Brick and love my OB/GYN group, Monmouth County Associates. They have offices in Howell, Neptune and I think W. Long Branch. I went to them after being at ...
- I went to Brielle OBGYN on Route 70 about a mile after the bridge. Mr. Dr is Dr. Alexander. But all of them are great and they deliver in Brick Hospital
