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I'm a girl who will be turning 16 in February. I'm a virgin. Do you have to go to the gynocologist if you're not sexually active and you don't have any vaginal or reproductive problems? If so, when should you start going? Also, how do you find a gynocologist? Thanks very much.
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you should go see one when you're 18, unless you're already sexually active, but i've had to go to one just because of a yeast infection, so really it just depends. the only reason i know of a good one is because of my mom, your mom should have a good gyno, that's the one i would trust :]
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You should start going when you turn 18, when you become sexually active, or once you get a problem. And I'm guessing that your family doctor would recommend you to gyno.. but I'm not positive.
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First of all, the recommended age to start getting gynecological exams is 18, or when you become sexually active. So, since you're neither and you're not having problems, you don't need to get one yet.
However, you really don't need to go to a gynecologist unless you have a problem. Your family doctor will usually do the necessary examinations in regular cases.
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As a rule of thumb, you should start going to the gynocologist when you turn 18 or when you become sexually active, which ever one comes first. Your doctor should be able to recommend a gyno.
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If you have a family doctor there is really no need to visit a gyno. Family doctors can do the same exams you need.
You don't HAVE to get an internal exam just because you turn 16. It is good to go before you decide to become sexually active though. They can get you on the pill, and discuss any questions you might have,
Plus make sure everything is in good working order.
If you want to use a gynecologist just look in your phone book. If you have a regular doctor who doesn't do pelvic exams, they would be happy to refer you to someone who does. :)
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