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Gyno Confidentiality
hi, next month i have my first appointment for the gnyo, becuase im 15 and have had my period irregular since i starting getting it 4 years ago,so my mom made me an appt...so anyway my concern is that, a couple months ago my boyfirend and I of 9 months decided to take are relationship a little farther and he fingered me, quite intensly and has done it a couple times..(but I have never had sex, and dont plan on it anytime soon)I am worried that the gyno will tell my mom, and i really dont think that my mom wants to hear "oh by the way your daughter has been fingered" and she will be quite dissapointed in me. If i ask should the gyno keep my information confidential?
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I have good news for you, there is nothing to worry about. The gynecologist will have no way of knowing that your boyfriends finger has been in there unless you tell her or him. Even having sex does not produce changes in the vagina or uterus that are detectable during a gynecological exam.
You may wish to discuss your sexual activity with the gynecologist if you feel there is any chance at all of catching an STD. Before you decide to do this, ask the gynecologist what, if anything, they are required to put in your file or tell your parents.
The most common (and in my experience best) way to regulate menstruation (your period) is to take birth control pills. Birth control pills are synthetic (made by people) versions of the hormones that your body releases to regulate your period. You'll take one a day, and it will "force" your period onto a regular cycle. There are other medications that can be used to regulate your period. I was on one for a while that I took for five days, waited 3 days, and then got a period. I prefer the birth control pills because I have fewer cramps when using them.
If the doctor suggests birth control pills, it's not because s/he thinks that you are having sex.
A side note, if you do go on "the pill" to regulate your period, it's not a big deal if you don't take them at the same time each day, or if you skip a day. However, when you do become sexually active, it is *very* important that you take the pills at the same time each day and don't skip a day. Also, it's important to note that being on the pill does not protect you from any disease. Penetration (putting the penis inside the vagina) is not necessary for the transmission of many STDs. For instance, you can catch herpes if your genitals are rubbing against each other - and your naked - for three days before the sores are visible.
Good luck at the doctors. I know the first visit can be a bit scary. Did your mother tell you what to expect? If not, I can tell you about it.
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