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physicals
Okay so I am at the age of 17. I will be 18 in December of this year. When I went into my check up my doctor didn’t' really to a physical and check everything aka my breasts, baby maker, that kind of stuff,
Question a)
What is the normal age for your first physical?
Question b)
What kind of stuff do they check on and/or for?
Question C)
Should I be worrying that I haven't gotten a physical yet?
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oh wow i got my first physical in 7th grade. you're supposed to get them annually but not many people do. you DEFINITELY should have had a physical by now.
just make an appt and ask for one and they'll give you one.
this might mean you dont have a great doctor...
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You're ok.
a) At birth and each year after that
b) Proper function of eyes, nose throat, ears, legs, arms, heart, lungs and other parts of the muscle, skeletal and cardiovascular systems.
c) If it's been over a year since your last physical, you're overdue.
A checkup is not the same thing as a physical. A checkup is just a brief look over for obvious signs of illness.
What you're thinking of is a gynecological exam. This would be done by your Gynecologist, not your regular doctor.
Checking your breasts should be done every day in the shower. It only takes a minute and there are various sites online that explain the proper techniques.
Have your parents get a referral from your doctor for a gynecologist and schedule an appointment to check your babymaker.
Congratulations on making it to 17! Happy Birthday in DECEMBER
-- Stay Honest
p.s. this is a question you really should have asked your parents or your doctor. Don't be afraid to speak up when something doesn't feel right to you. :)
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