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Gynecology Exam
If I'm a female in my 20's, have never been sexually active, and don't plan to start for a while (just not interested right now and too many other things going on in my life), and haven't had any problems with my health or menstruation, do I need to see a ob-gyn? I'm busy with graduate school, so I'd like to just put it off, but I'm hearing more and more women my age talk about their ob-gyn appointments. I'm confused about whether ob-gyn care is necessary for women who aren't sexually active and have never been. I made a resolution to take care of my health this year and get to a physician for a physical, along with other doctor's appointments, but I don't know if a ob-gyn visit should also be on my list.
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well you are suposed to start going at 18 no matter what and i think it would benefit you. even if you think your fine you really have no idea. and they can tell you what your risks are for certain cancers and stuff and how to prevent them.. i would say go. its better to be safe tha sorry
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If you go now when you KNOW you're working properly, it'll be less intimidating when you actually have questions.
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Ok, well this is my opinion, I know you should go to the gynecologist after you turn 18, but I say that if you aren't ready to have sex then don't go to a gynecologist. I went when I was 14, and it was horrible, so I am kinda biased. Thats just my opinion. Good luck.
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Even if you are not sexually active, it recommended for all females who reach the age of 18 to have a ob-gyn appointment(this was told to me by my regular physician).
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If you go to a regular General practitioner a Gyn exam is included in your physical. At least it was where I worked.
It can't hurt to have one done. Realistically every girl should have one BEFORE becoming sexually active, it just usually doesn't work out that way.
So, save yourself some money. Find a good GP or family physician, get a complete physical. You do not have to have separate doctors at all.
What a great resolution by the way! :)
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