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Hey. I just got the guts today to tell my mom & sister that I think I may have a bacterial infection down below. They made me an appointment to see a regular doctor (not gynaeocologist) on Wednesday. I was wondering, it won't be awkward, I shave completely down there. Like do you think they'll think I'm weird? Because I shave down there? I don't know, it just seems sorta creepy seen as I don't do anything with guys yet! I'm 15/f! :) Thanks. (link)
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I doubt seriously if your doctor will think you're weird! So many girls and women do this for appearances sake in that they wear bikini underwear, swimsuits, or thongs. Other women just don't like the hair sticking out from the elastic of the underwear, whatever kind they wear! Some girls and women like the feel and the look. I will point out that you're pretty young to want to do this after you've just gone through puberty. Unfortunately, in our society today, women are made to feel like they're supposed to do this to feel or be sexy - having sex or not. There is also a misconception out there that women should look like a pre-pubescent girl in her genital region. If you think about it, that's what's weird. There is NOTHING wrong with having pubic hair. But of course, if this is your choice and if you're really happy with it, then nothing is wrong and you haven't done a thing weird!! However, your doctor, because you're so young, may want to inform you of the risks of shaving pubic hair. And really, there is only one big risk: skin infection. This could happen because there are lots of bacteria in that area that can invade any small shaving nick or cut or irritated hair root/skin. You want to always be gentle when shaving yourself and use a delicate lotion and a new razor. Ah, but you didn't ask about all of the above. Sorry.
There is no reason for your doctor to say anything unless he or she wants to give you advice about the skin infection risk. You don't need your mom in the room unless you want her to be there. But, you should definitely be examined by the doctor with a nurse in the room, no matter what! If there is no nurse in the room, then ask for one to be present.
Don't be surprised if your doctor asks you if you're sexually active. This won't be because of your shaved pubic region. It would be a normal question to ask someone your age because doctors are there to give advice, counsel, and suggestions. They are NOT there to judge. And, I really don't think he or she will talk to your mom without your permission. But I bet your mom would understand anyway, especially if you simply tell her that you like it better this way. That's always a good line for anyone - doctor, mother, sister - when you don't feel comfortable talking about something so private. "I like it this way"...PERIOD.
Good luck with getting your infection treated. I'm assuming it's not a skin infection from how you wrote your question. By the by, is there any particular reason your mom made the appt. with a regular doctor vs. a GYN? Have you ever been to a GYN? Many family practice doctors now include GYN care in their regular care of a patient, so that may be the case in your situation. If not, make sure that you do get a GYN of your own one of these days in the near future. It's time that you start taking care of yourself on a yearly basis.
Again, too much info when you asked a simple question... So sorry!
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No it's an actual bacterial infection inside. Not skin infection. My mom's doctor, only treats people 18+ usually, but my mother talked to her and that's why I'm going there. Thanks for your response.
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