Pap Smear: Teen
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Worried..abnormal Pap
Asked by B.B. from Columbus
on March 16, 2011
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I got a call from my OB today saying that my pap came back abnormal. I'm scheduled for a Colposcopy and Cervical Biopsy on the 13th of April. I'm really worried. I've ...
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- When my daughter was a teen, 15 years ago, she had abnormal paps and after a biopsy was told she had precancerous cells. The first few paps continued to be abnormal b...
- Is this the first abnormal pap you've had? Did your doctor do a second pap to check for HPV? Ask the doctor if you've been tested for HPV. I actually think you...
- From the date that your doctor scheduled your colpo, I wouldn't be real concerned about it being too serious. Sometimes, reactive cells can look concerning to a patho...
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 ...
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...
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...
The Doctor with My 15 Year Old?
Asked by S.M. from Springfield
on November 19, 2011
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Okay so just reccently i brought my 15 year old to the doctor for the regular check up and all. But she still seems to be nervous, and almost fights going to the docto...
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- I agree with Angela S. re: the annual well child appt. I stopped taking my 9 YO because she hates the doctor monitoring her sexual maturity - checking pubic hair, etc...
- she could have white coat anxiety....one of my girlfriend's gets it. she gets nervous and her blood pressure goes through the roof when she has to go to the doctor - A...
- Is she seeing a female or male doctor? Many people are nervous around doctors. What about having her see a nurse practitioner or a midwife instead? Sometimes it's j...
She Saw Me in All My Glory!
Asked by B.B. from Portland
on October 21, 2011
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So today I went to have a physical for nursing school with a new Nurse Practitioner since I don't have a PCP. I figured it would be mostly talking, some blood work, an...
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- I told my gyn I always make my appt so I can take a shower just before I go. I told her my husband said, "I'm sure she has seen much worse than if you hadn't showered ...
- It wasn't quite the same but a few years ago when I was pregnant with my daughter I was having lower leg pain and my dr wanted me to get a scan to make sure there wasn...
- oh my no you are not alone! lol my worst was the one time I forgot and my doctor wasn't in so another Dr took over...He was a wonderful doctor who got to see me in my ...
Heavy Bleeding
Asked by D.S. from Austin
on February 28, 2009
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I started having periods every 60 days after being 28 days like clock work all my life. First week is like a normal period, then after 7 days going on 2nd week I star...
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- I had the same situation but mine was caused by uterine fibroids. The first solution I used was progestrone, but as you said it was not a long term solution. I then h...
- Hi D., I had the heavy bleeding and clots as you do also. I stayed in bed for the first few days of my cycle, YES, it was THAT bad. I don't want to be to graphic but...
- I did this also, was start of that big change in life, had a dnc done. That helped but still had a strange cycle for several years. Good luck been there also.
Opposite Sex Sleepovers as Teens
Asked by R.R. from Dallas
on April 29, 2009
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I caught my 17 year old daughter in a lie. A VERY big lie. She told me she was spending the night with a girlfriend last Saturday, and she really spent the night at ...
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- I completely agree with you. I would be upset about the sleepover, and would be even more upset about the lying. As for "everybody is doing it," I teach seniors, and...
- Are you joking? I said "everyone else is doing it; you're old" to my parents, and they said it to theirs, too...I'm sure my son will say it to us at some point, about ...
- My mom was trying to be my friend when I was in HS and let me stay at my boyfriend's house who lived 30 minutes away. She didn't say anything about it, just let it hap...
How to Talk to My Teenage Daughter About Her Sexual Activity.
Asked by C.T. from Modesto
on April 16, 2007
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Hello again ladies,
I know I ask a lot of questions but I have got a lot of realy great advice! So here goes my story.
I have a 16 year old dau...
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- First don't 'forbid her' to see him that will only make her see him more. I/we(hubby and I) have chatted with our 15 yr old. You could say.. 'hey honey, I know you hav...
- "Yes" to all your questions. You MUST address this, before another child is added to the mix. And if you prohibit her from seeing her boyfriend, you'll give her yet ...
- You need to talk to her if you can. If you cannot then you need to schedule her for an exam with an OB/GYN - - - she needs to get tested for STD's - - - this may soun...
Daughter's First GYN Visit
Asked by T.N. from Albany
on July 9, 2010
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Not really looking for advice but I would love to hear stories of other Mom's experiences with their girl's first GYN visits, good and bad! Thanks Moms!
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- So long ago I forgot - My dad took me for my first visit I was 14 or 15 and had horrible periods. I remember him sitting next to me in the waiting room with all these ...
- Curious why the gyne visit? You don't mention your daughter's age. A pap smear is recommended at age 21 or three years after the first time she has sex, whichever is...
- My mom had to take me to the GYN when I was in HS because I was having some pain and we couldn't figure out what it was. I was really scared because at that age you a...
