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Why do you have to go to the gynecologist once you've had sex?
Why do you have to go to the gynecologist once you've become sexually active?
I'm very curious. I've read everywhere online about the gynecologist and when you should go, and it says once you become sexually active you should go see the doctor each year (even if you're under 18). Why? I thought you only have to go if you're having problems or something.
Please help! I'm getting confused.
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To check for STDs and cervical cancer... Make sure you're healthy down there... ETC.
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The reason is to check for STDs. Some STDs don't show up for months afterwards so they check you every so often.
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Well, you don't go to the dentist only when your tooth turns black, do you?
At least, I hope not.
You know that every girl is different and enters different stages at different times, right? Well, because of this, there is no real cut-and-dry answer to when you should start going. My friend, for example, started going routinely when she was 12. I am 18, and have yet to go. It's really up to you, your parents and doctor. There is no crucial need for most younger girls to go, (although it couldn't hurt). It's once you hit adulthood that it should become a regular thing, because thats when problems usually start to show up. By about 18 or so (even if you're still a virgin) it's just a part of your overall health and hygiene to see a doctor. One thing is for certain, however...when you DO become sexually active, you really should go, regardless of age.
That way, in the unlikely event of a problem developing, your doctor can spot it fast, and fix it.
And FYI, you have to think about what's best for you. If you are sexually active, it's best for you to go. This can be a touchy subject with your parents, I know.
Also, your doctor cannot tell anyone anything that you don't want them to know, save for child abuse. Anything else is completely confidential, even to your parents, as long as you want it to be.
Make sense? Hope this helped.
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when you become sexually active, you have the chance to expose yourself to STDs. Some STDs spread even with condoms(genital warts i.e.). It is very wise to have your bf/gf tested for STDs, if they are sexually active before you, to make sure they are clean before you start having sex with them. Women are also at higher risks for vaginal infections while sexually active, and also pelvic inflammatory disease. These aren't STDs, but the exposure to more bacteria in that part of your body increases this risk. Hope that helps some. :)
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