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do i really hafta??
im 18 years old and my boyfriend and i have been together for almost a year and were thinking about having sex.. if we do, do i need to see a gynocologist (sp?). thats what ive heard but i need to know if its really necessary and how i would set it up. and what would happen there if i went?
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At the age of 18, and thinking about becoming sexually active it is important to make an appointment with the gynecologist. The first appointment at the gynecologist could either be just an interview with mostly talking or she would do an internal (which would start to be a yearly) examine. Most likely you would have an internal exam because of your age and thoughts of becoming sexually active. The internal exam is painless, yet extremely uncomfortable for someone to be examining your vagina. To make yourself feel more comfortable ask for a female doctor. To go about making an appointment just ask your mother, or you can look up gynecologist in the area and say that you would like to become sexually active and need to make an appointment. Tell them that’s it’s your first time and they will take you through everything step by step. One thing you should know is that there is no need to lie to your gynecologist because they know everything and yes, they can tell whether or not you have already have sex. If you need more advice just drop me a line! Good luck!
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you don't HAVE to go, but it's advised that you do. it's also a good idea to go once you turn 18 anyways, just to make sure everything's ok down there. you can either ask your mom to set it up for you, or you can call yourself. most doctor's offices do papsmears and gynocological exams, so you could just call your doctor and ask if they do it there. then you set up the appt and go! all that happens there is your doctor looks inside to make sure everythings alright. she/he insterts a small metal object to, open you up-but don't worry-it doesn't hurt at all-it's just so she can see better. then she takes a papsmear to make sure your healthy, and then you're good to go! it's nothing to be worried about, and it takes a total of maybe 10 minutes. good luck, and remember, just be safe!
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When you are 18, you should probably start seeing a gynecologist weather you are having sex or not. They used to tell women they could wait until they were having sex, but lately I've been hearing that having pap smear and breast exam results on file from beforehand to use as a reference can be helpful.
How you go about setting it up depends on what type of health coverage you have. If you have insurance through your parents, I do believe that if your parents ask, the doctors are required to tell them in most states. Although personally, my mom came with me to my first appointment. We went to her gynecologist, who she found by asking one of our neighbors who had the same health plan who she liked best. I've almost always seen female gynecologists, so I refer to the doctor as "she" throughout. I do believe there are more male gynecologists than female ones, however.
If you don't have any health coverage at all, call Planned Parenthood. They might be a bit annoying about birth control, but you can select "condoms" as your preferred method. It's easier than explaining that your not having sex. :)
Every gynecologist always gives a urine test for pregnancy. Don't take it personally, it's just part of standard procedure and the nurse will get in trouble if she doesn't check.
You'll undress and put on a hospital gown, and the doctor or nurse practitioner will give you a breast exam. You will lie on your back and the doctor will use her fingertips to examen your breasts. It doesn't hurt, but if your very ticklish it might tickle a little. If you don't know how to do a breast self exam, ask and they will teach you how. The breast exam looks for lumps or other irregularities in the breast that could be a sign of breast cancer.
Next, you'll get a internal exam. Your feet will go up in the "stirrups" that come out of the end of the table, and they'll tell you to scoot down until the end of your butt is just hanging off the end of the table. It's really hard the first time, but try to relax. When your getting into position, remind them your a virgin. To help you relax, the doctor should talk to you and tell you what she's doing. If your nervous or jumpy, she'll probably touch your leg, then the outside of your vulva, and then insert a finger coated with KY. She move her finger around inside you while pushing on your stomach to examen your uterus. Then she'll insert a speculum. A speculum is a tool that holds your vagina open so the doctor can look inside and take the "pap smear". To do that, she will take a big Q-tip and rub your cervix to get a cell sample. It feels really odd, but it's very rarely painful.
If you were going to have any STD tests, they would be done now, with additional Q-tips. Since your not sexually active, she probably won't bother.
When she's done, she'll tell you it's ok to get dressed now. I use the gown to wipe off the KY that always ends up on my thigh. You get dressed and your done for a year. :)
If you have any questions about birth control, STDs, your period, or anything remotely related, go ahead and ask the nurse on your way in. Or the doctor when you see her, or the nurse on your way out.
I understand it's rather nerve-wracking to go the first time. You can take your mother, or a friend with you. I don't recommend taking your boyfriend, but they won't stop you.
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No you do not need to see a gyno because they rape you, just go for it and have sex with your boyfreind(s)
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Lets just say your parents will find out if you go. so just use pertection. if you do it. if i was you i wouldn't do it. wait till your married
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Yes...you should start seeing one by the time you are 16 or are begginning to have sex!!! They will give you advice!!
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Dear Not Sure,
Just because you have been with your boyfriend for almost a year does not mean that you have to have sex. Sex should be special. Make sure that you are ready because sex is not something that you can take back. I am 16 and I have already visited a gynocologist. It is recommended that you visit one by your 18th birthday. I am a very modest person so when it came to someone checking me out down there I was a little nervous. You have to understand that the doctor you are meeting see's woman on a regular basis. If you have seen one vagina, you have seen them all. When I went, I got a Pap Smear. That is where they examine the inside of your vagina with a sort of long Quetip. They take a few smears and send it in for testing. You are also given a breast exam, which is not bad at all. The Pap smear was uncomfortable; but not painful and lasted less than 3 min. I recommend going to your regular doctor and getting a refferal to a gynocologist. Your doctor will know the best doctor's in your area. All you have to do from there is call and make an appointment for a check-up. Good luck.
♥Sarah and Brandon
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Yes, you should see a gyno because once you are sexually active or 18, you need to start going. This doctor basically just gives you a check up and checks if you have any problems in your vagina. To set up an appointment, you just need to find a gyno and schedule an appointment. Hope I helped :)
-Karen
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well you should start going once a year and get checked out. most females start going between the ages of 16-18. it is best to see a gyno when you are thinking about being sexually active. if you are living with parents annd guardians and you do not wish for them to know about you seeing the gyno, then you can call your family doctor and have them refer you to one. then you may proceed in calling the gyno's office and let them know that you want to schedule an appointment, but you do not wish for your family to know about it. you can tell that that you prefer if they only talk to you and dont leave a message on the machine or anything like that. when you go to the gyno they will just check you. they will give you a pap smear, check your breasts, and show you how to check them yourself.
it will be a little uncomfortable, but nothing to worry about. its is normal to feel nervous about going there for the first time. but again, you shouldnt worry.
if you have anymore questions, just ask me.
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You should be seeing a gynocologist once yearly whether you are sexually active or not. Once you turn 18, thats usually the starting point for females to get a yearly pap smear and overal physical exam.
I'm sure they will exam inside you, take a few smears, give you a breast exam, and teach you how to give yourself a breast exam.
Ideally, you should have been seeing a gyno long before even thinking about having sex. In order to set it up, you should call your primary care physician (family doctor) and get a referral to a gynocologist. The gynocologist that they refer you to will usually either call your house, or send something to your house.
If you still live at home, and don't want your mother to find out for some reason, then you do have the option for them to only talk to you, not leave any messages, or let anyone else know that your seeing a gynocologist.
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why would u want to do that?its wrong and nasty and yea u have 2 go you a geinocologist(sp) to see if you have aids.
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One you become sexually active it is best to see your gynaeocolgist.
They will periodically give you cervical smear tests.
This is nothing to worry about.
They are a little uncomfortable but not painful and they are just to check that your insides are all healthy!
Take Care
Mel
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From what I remeber from my sex ed class. (Other than the fact that Swedish women need to shave, watching someone give birth is the nastiet thing you could possibly see, and that condom can fit over your whole arm) is that girls should start seeing a gynocologist once they turn 18 or so, once a year and if they have any problems with their vag.
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