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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...
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 ...
Does a Certified Midwife Do Annual Gyn Exam, Prenatal Screening?
Asked by K.J. from Detroit
on March 18, 2010
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Hello,
I've been reading and looks like I want to the midwife way for delivery in future. But, does a midwife do the annual gynecological exam, 1st and 2nd trimester ...
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- Mine did. I had the whole blood panel done and an ultrasound (this was elective from my side, and done by a U/S tech at the MW office and evaluated by a perinatologist...
- Your midwife is qualified to do all of these exams. Just be sure she is working in conjunction with a doctor.
- Yes they do with a midwife they see you at all prenatal visits entire pregnancy even delivery they are oncall non stop as an obgyn they have scheduled oncall times so...
Need a FEMALE Gynecologist in the Fort Lee or Bergen County area--NOT NYC!
Asked by S.M. from New York
on May 25, 2009
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Hi! I am overdue for my gynecological exam. I have a doctor in Manhattan --it is extremely difficult for me to go into the city, so I would like to find a more local f...
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- I use a midwife in Fort Lee for all of my gyno needs. She is the head of the Midwifery Association of NJ and she is phenomenal. Her name is Dr. Lonnie Morris. The n...
- Dr. Irani in Hackensack, the office is right across the street from the hospital. The other 2 doctors in the practice are also women.
- I have been going to Englewood Ob/Gyn Associates for a long time; they delivered my two children. All the female gynocologists are fabulous, and they have a terrific ...
Good Internist and a GYN in Naperville IL
Asked by J.J. from Chicago
on May 11, 2009
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Need some help - haven't had a good exam in 5-6 years- I know I have to start somewhere. Anyone like their doc? I feel so nervous.
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- Great Gyne in Naperville also with office in Oak Brook is Dr. Tom Chen. He is associated with Edward and Good Sam.
- I see a family practitioner in Woodridge - and a seperate OB/Gyn in Lombard. I travel from Naperville to see them both. They are worth it. FP - Joseph Towers, DO....
- I see Dr. Peter Weeks too at the DuPage Medical Group, same as Katie R. Such a great guy with a great bedside manner and he really listens and is so knowledgable. Th...
Help My IUD Is Lost!!
Asked by E.M. from Phoenix
on February 19, 2011
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I just had my yearly exam and the doctor could not find the strings and is sending me for an ultrasound. After reading on the internet there are several people this h...
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- thank you for the warning! I hope that everything works out ok for you.
- Birth control is dangerous period in my opinion, I am one of 'those women' who was lucky enough to get a stroke at the age of 18 for being 'smart' and protecting mysel...
- Not to be rude at all, but that is why researching things are important before you decided to go ahead with anything medical. I was all for getting the Mirena, but a...
14 Having 3 Periods in 6 Weeks.
Asked by E.B. from Dallas
on May 7, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
My 14 year old started her period at 10, and always had pretty regular, normal periods, with no cramping, a little moodiness, but nothing unbearable. In ...
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- That is what my daughter is doing & we are going to see the gyno dr this afternoon. Sometimes it is just the stress they are under at school or home. I did the same ...
- My daughter went through the same thing about that age and my GYN was sympathetic to her and said if she was not sexually active which I left the room so they could ta...
- It is hormone levels that drive the menstrual cycle. Several options: have her hormone levels checked (blood work) and analyzed. It may be that her diet is inducing...
7 Year Old Well Check Up... Is This Normal?
Asked by A.G. from Phoenix
on May 22, 2009
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I took my daughter do the doctor for an eye exam and figured since it had been a while, and she just turned 7, to have her do her well check up. When they asked my dau...
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- NO WAY WAS THAT NORMAL! The Dr. may need to feel for any lumps oe swelling above the pelvic bone but never under. I have boys and a daughter and our Dr. has never pull...
- I only have boys, but as soon as they both turned 3, our pediatrician would talk with them about how it is a private area only & must have permission from mom & dad be...
- i think its normal, they are checking for certain. My daughter if only 4 and they have always checked her, since she was 2 they explain its her private area and a dr ...
Seeking OB/GYN in Bedford
Asked by A.W. from Dallas
on July 5, 2007
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Hello! I'm past due for my annual exam, my doctor moved and I'd like to find one in Bedford. I have always had a male doctor but I'd be willing to try a female docto...
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- Hey Kelli....I too see Dr. Cipriano. She is awesome! She delivered my twins nearly 2 years ago and I will say, that was the most wonderful experience with her. She is...
- Dr. Farmer is really good. I really love his staff, and i have had both of my girls with him. He is located on West Parkway right in front of a hotel. I cannot remem...
- I currently see Dr. Ted Preston. He practices out of Harris HEB hospital and is part of a practice that is himself and 3 women. I have met all of the doctors there a...
I'm at a Loss! What Could This Be!
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on July 23, 2011
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I have been to the ER For severe pelvic pain twice this week. It doesn't get better, it get worse. It's been a month. I have flank pain, pain in my crotch, and hips. W...
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- SunshineMommy is right, sounds like you need to be evaluated by a Gyn and Urologist for Interstitial Cystitis. It's tough to treat (and diagnose), but not impossible....
- I would agree witht he PET scan suggestion, just to make sure it's not a form of cancer. Otherwise there is a condition called interstitial cystitis that is an inflam...
- google Serrapeptase and see if that could help you..i had thickening of the uterus and a hard cyst on my ovary..was going to have to have surgery but i took Serrpeptas...
