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Gyno...what!?

 

Exactly what is a gynecologist? When do you go to one? I am too afraid to ask my mom.


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Dear Wants To Know,

A gynecologist is a doctor who specializes in the female body and knows about everything from menstruation to birth control to having babies. He or she has no male patients. Whereas pediatricians are experts on babies and kids, gynecologists know about women, young, old, and in between.


You can start seeing a gynecologist now or during your teens, and especially if you have lots of questions about puberty or s-e-x. Then again, if you adore your pediatrician and he or she treats adolescents, there’s no hurry to switch.


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What's a physical doctors appointment? do they look at your breasts or down there or what!? plz help!

 

 

Hey Girl, you have a physical exam every year. Your doctor will quiz you on stuff like smoking, but will also ask you if you have any questions about your health. Then he/she will check your vitals, before examining your appearance, heart, lungs, head and neck, abs, nerves, and extremities. Often this includes your breasts and down there.

Hannah H. 


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by danceluvr4evr on 11/29/2012 4:49:30 PM

 
 



I just need advice mod ppz answer okso! Like igot myperiod for the first time I'm 14 and I told my doctor and she just looked at me she didn't right it down or anything and I knoperiods are supposed to be irregular at first but when I told my mom I got 2 periods in the same month and told me that somethings wrong I toldher no and she is really religious and she didn't want me to take health class but I had to she is kinda not educated since she never went to school she been in America onlyhalf her lifeand whenever iwat have tv and she see someone kissing she freaks out and thinks I'm watching like porn and my down there rally looks Wierd and unattractive no matter how many times I clean it it still looks Wierd wrinkles and odd shaped Plz Plz plzplz Plz Plz help mods mods mods Plz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Hey sweetie! Calm down- everyone's "down there" looks weird- trust me, everyone's is wrinkly and odd shaped.  Your doctor doesn't need to write it down, it's a big step for you, but she won't need to have it on her chart like she has to have other stuff like height and weight.  Your mom is probably just worried about you and doesn't want to expose you to things that you aren't ready for, but talk to her about why things like healthy class are good for you to have in your life. xoxo 


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by Hager1234 on 8/28/2012 1:41:37 PM

 
 

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What do they do at a gyno?

 

Basically, there are two types of exams that your doctor will do: a breast and a pelvic.  For the breast exam, you just lie back on the chair and lift your arms (she'll tell you what to do, so don't worry about not knowing) while she makes sure your breast tissue is all "normal" by touching it.  For the pelvic exam, your doctor will basically look inside "down there" to make sure everything looks ok, and will probably take a sample of tissue (just like they do if you might have strep throat - it's a quick swab) for a Pap Test.  It's all really quick and as long as you relax, it won't feel any worse than just a little uncomfy.  It's weird to think about, but it isn't anything to be scared of!

Lauren C.

by kalieeeexx4 on 4/23/2010 1:17:50 AM

 
 

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I want to go to the gyno..like really want to... but i don't have my period yet and i am only 12.... What should i do?? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!




Hey Girl! Hold off from going to the gyno for as long as you can! Their purpose mainly comes into play once you have your period and if it's irregular, or if you are sexually active. Believe me, you don't want to start dealing with period pains in their entirety until you really really have to! xo LIzzie
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by 98peanutbutter on 4/7/2010 3:07:57 PM

 
 

mdodmodmodmdomd! is there a gyno hotline?!!? Please give me one to call mods!! Thanks bunches! Hannah.S.

 

hey girl, i don't think so. There are probably blogs and forums online if ya need a quick answer though!

Hallie R.

by 98peanutbutter on 4/6/2010 2:50:42 PM

 
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