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Gyno...what!?

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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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mod mod im so confused waht is a gyno and i dont have one and i dont wanna talk to my mom or anybody about this kinda stuff and im cant go the doc alone so how can get a gyno and talk about this stuff without my mom knowing caus i have to take health this year and i wanna know what to expect

Hey girl,

A "gyno" is a gynecologist, which is a doctor especially for females. I know it's tough, but I advise talking to your mom or another trusted older female in your life because they've been there and can offer the best advice. You'll need an adult to accompany you to an appointment. You dont need to get a gynecologist before taking health class but it's a good idea to go visit one in the next years to make sure everything's ok. No rush, but glad to see you caring about your health!

Best, Miliana

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toby1 on 8/17/2009 1:32:28 PM

Ya I think I need one,Because soon I think I'm gonna start my period and I'm scared.I need a Feamale one so she understands and I'll feel comfterable.

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purringkitty225 on 7/11/2009 4:27:34 PM

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purringkitty225 on 7/11/2009 10:24:19 AM

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help me i am 18 and i havent gotten my period yet. What do i do is something wrong with me.

Hey girl! If you still haven't gotten your period, it's really important that you talk to your regular doctor or a gynecologist. There could be a medical reason why you haven't gotten it or, it could because of dietary or environmental factors. Either way, it's really important that you talk to a doctor. Good luck!

xx katy

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singingmessage225 on 7/11/2009 10:08:56 AM

I am not quite sure that i am ready to see a gynecologist. I am 12 years old and i have my (.) but i just dont know how to tell my mom that i want to see one or if she wants me to see one. Help me!!!

purringkitty225 on 7/10/2009 11:26:33 AM

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I send in questions to the advice columns, but they never get answered. Is there a reason? Please tell me why. Thnx!

Hey girl! It could be that we get tons and tons of questions for advice columns here at GL and so it takes some time and is hard to sort through all of them. If you're having a prob, try talking instead to mods or to other girls on the site.

xx katy

Katy J.

VampireGoddess on 7/8/2009 2:30:50 PM

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dear mod,
i have a question about my period. i got my first in febuary and it didn't come back until june and im not sure if its coming back this month! i8s this normal?! PLEASE ANSWER BACK! i'm scared there might be something wrong with me! thanks alot! ♥
-xitsanarmsracex

Hey babe,

That's probably nothing to worry about. Your period will be really irregular for the first few years. Give it some time to even out.

xoxo Allie

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xitsanarmsracex on 7/7/2009 6:37:09 PM

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I am 11 and my dad is a doctor so I don't have to go to a regular doctor.Im not sure that they will take me to a gynecologist but I want to go to one becuase I want advice on my puberty and period but he will probably give me advice. I dont want to ask my dad about this stuff and I am definitley not going to ask if i can go to one. I don't know when i should go to a gynecologist?- what age? - after u get your period? when? Please help!
thanks,
confused little one

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bella_babe95 on 7/3/2009 10:47:44 AM

my mom is a gynecologist

backhandbroady14 on 7/3/2009 12:13:30 AM

Mod!
Well, I was wondering why some peoples docters have to feel "down there" during an exam. I don't mean a gynocologist, just a normal docter. A girl up there ^ said her docter does that, and also my neighbor said that.

Hey babe,

It's a normal part of a physical after a certain age, just to make sure that everything is normal. A normal physician won't get anywhere near as in depth as a gyno, but they will exam a little just to be safe.

xoxo Allie

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Dang it! It's Beth on 7/3/2009 12:07:14 AM

mari&bella on 7/2/2009 11:41:10 PM

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I have a big problem...

Hey babe,

Unfortunately, I had to delete this comment just because it's a little inappropriate for the site, but my advice is to take up new hobbies and try to focus on that instead. It's probably just a phase and you'll be over it soon!

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

mari&bella on 7/2/2009 11:40:20 PM

Wow!Ive never heard of tht before! Tht Most suck!!!!! =P

jennyks on 7/2/2009 10:08:34 PM

i want a gynoologyst or whatever it is!!! i want a girl one!!!

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hannah12 on 7/2/2009 1:05:33 AM

Hey girl,

That's really a question I can't answer. You should most def ask a trusted adult. Maybe one of the 'rents or an older sib.

Mel

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PrettyGirl101 on 7/1/2009 10:34:52 PM

i'm gonna be going at the end of october.
they say once you're 16 you need to go to get a PAP smear..my mom said it doesn't really HURT, it's just uncomfortable b/c the metal is cold. i'm like 'ooh gee thanks mom'
ha. but whatever.
16 it is.hah

smiles are contagious; let's start an epidemic on 7/1/2009 8:07:04 PM

Hey I'm 11 too. I don't remember even having a pediatrician, let alone a gynecologist!! Maybe when I'm older....

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varsityFHplaya141 on 7/1/2009 1:57:06 PM

I had a major talk with my mom recently and it wasnt that bad. But there times it was uncomfortable, I think for the both of us but that is part of life.

We talked about boys and S-E-X so you know how that all goes and I am sure she thought I knew less than I did because that is how moms are.

And I have friends doing the gyno thing and they get checked and get their birth control but it is always good to go for the reasons they say. And some people say you dont have to go even if you are having sex because you can just buy condoms and no one will know but that is not smart because it is always good to be checked. So if you need to go, go!

luckykel on 7/1/2009 1:47:56 PM

i don't go to a gyno anyway

hannahmontana431234 on 7/1/2009 1:22:34 PM

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I gots three questions:
My great grandma died and I havent told my best friend yet, I usally dont think of telling my friends this kind of stuff. Even my really close ones, but now the funeral is coming up and I dont want her to know and be mad at me for not telling her all along. Plus how would I bring it up in a convo?
Ive had my period for 4 days the first 3 days i had bad cramps and a heavy flow now i have none and light does that mean it will be over soon?
+ I have no pads right now, I cant get some until tomorrow. Home made pads? Any ideas? Its night too, so it has to be suportive.
THANKYOU

Hey girl! Try taking your friend aside and explain to her about what's been going on. If she gets upset that you didn't tell her sooner, just tell her exactly what you told me - you don't usually like to bring up this type of stuff with your friends. It has nothing to do with them, it's just who you are as a person. Chances are she'll be totally supportive and want to be there for you in whatever ways possible. As for your period prob, no crams and a light flow are a sure sign that your period is coming to an end for the month! If you don't have any pads, try making your own by folding toilet paper into the shape of a pad and then placing it in your underwear.

xx katy

katy j.

summer009 on 7/1/2009 1:30:56 AM

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i am really self conscious of my breasts. i am only 13, and already i wear bras that are size 34B. im not tall eather. i have gone through three sizes this year! they just keep growing! i get really self conscious because i am "more developed" than all of my friends. what should i do?

Hey girl! I know it can be really tough developing faster than your classmates - I had the same prob. when I first began going through puberty. Try to remember that your friends will catch up with you soon enough. Surprisingly, while you might be jealous of them, they might be super jealous that your breasts have already begun growing. I promise though, your friends will catch up soon enough and you won't be alone!

xx katy

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makeup&beautyadvice on 6/30/2009 11:58:10 PM

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krikri_liv_ur_dreams14 on 6/30/2009 11:55:18 PM

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i havent been to a doctor in a few years and alot of my friends go to the doctor for like yearly checkups and everything...my friends have recently been getting shots and stuff, but i havent had a shot since before i was in kindergarten...im kinda worried that ill catch something or get sick because i havent been to the doctor in a while...do i need to be worried about this??

Hey Girl, I wouldn't be worried about it. I would check with your parents, though, about why it has been so long since you've seen a doctor. Most doctors recommend that you have a yearly check-up, plus you may be up for a few shots. Check with your school or school nurse about if your shots are up to date.

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krikri_liv_ur_dreams14 on 6/30/2009 11:28:42 PM

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I was just wondering hat's the normal age 2 start taking bc? I don't want 2 but i just want 2 know

Hey babe,

It depends on the person. some people never take birth control and some start earlier for medical reasons. it's different for everyone.

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

kourtneykardashianfan on 6/30/2009 8:22:01 PM

mod mod mod mod mod -----this is off topic but i have been wondering 4 a while- is it bad if you wash your hair to much?? i wash it once a day?? is that bad??? my hair is soft and looks great but only if i wash it once a day. is it bad??? please help!!!!

Hey babe,

It depends on what type of hair you have. It sounds like your hair is healthy and strong so you should keep doing what you're doing.

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

tayofan4ever3196 on 6/30/2009 8:10:22 PM

i go 2 my pediatrician... I've never even heard of a gynecologist b4 this!!

swimsharks09 on 6/30/2009 5:21:55 PM

kk.well
my mom is a gynocologist. i dont go to her but its not as scary as it seems. if you dont feel comfortable with something tell them asap. they will understand

tiffanyg123 on 6/30/2009 3:35:13 PM

MOD!!
there is this girl who is treating me reallyyy bad lately..she keeps writing mean comments to me on facebook and telling me that everyone hates me and all that stuff..shes making me feel sooo bad about myself, im so upset, im almost crying..what should i do?? help. thankyou.

Hey babe,

Remember that this girl is probably only being mean to you because she's jealous or feels bad about herself. It's too bad that she feels she has to act this way, do your best to remember all the great things about yourself and all the people that like you for who you are and ignore her. If she doesn't get a reaction from you she'll probably stop.

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

k123k on 6/30/2009 2:50:08 PM

MOD!!
im 13 and 1/2 and i weigh 115lb and im 5'2" is this a healthy weight?? please help!!

Hey babe,

You're well within a healthy range!

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

k123k on 6/30/2009 2:04:14 PM

MOD!
heey! hope your haveing a good day..i just wanted to say thanks for always being there to answer everyones questions, and for all the work you guys do on the site.

have a good day.

Hey chica,

Here at GL we totally love answering you girlies questions! So keep them coming. Hope you're having an awesome summer!

<3 Mel

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k123k on 6/30/2009 1:22:29 PM

OMG the whole gyno thing totally creeps me out

tbonegirl3 on 6/30/2009 11:55:56 AM

Just a note to all the girls who said that they would never go see a gyno,
You really can't avoid seeing a gyno for your whole life. At some point you'll have to get an exam to see if you are healthy. And you'll probably end up on birth control at some point as well. Thats just a little heads up so its not such a shocker when you realize you can't go forever. And don't be scared, Doctors are there to help not harm
~Tessica Allie S.

pphchick247 on 6/30/2009 1:25:17 AM

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okay i was just wondering could you have your period and not have any discharge at all?
Comment on my profile!!!!
haha

Sure. Some girls don't have discharge.

katelin s.

crazyfast24m8 on 6/29/2009 10:34:12 PM

thnx Cara T your the best

blondecheeka32 on 6/29/2009 6:20:48 PM

MOD I am 13 and wiegh 113 lbs and only 5 ft people say im to skinnky and need to gain wieght and am to short all i want to know is if thats true bcuz now im like really shy when im in a bikini becuz they say im to skinny and short am i worrying to much or am i actually to short and skinny because i am lke almost the shortes kid in my school and i was wondering because if its true i will try to eat more and eat healthy things to get me growing bcuz nobodys short in my family but me so thx.

Hey Girl, you're still young and growing, so hang in there, as long as your eating regularly and healthy meals you're fine! *Cara T*

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I was wondering about that!

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bruinswimmer13 on 6/29/2009 4:39:05 PM

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I'm in a book club but I want to quit. The girl who started it is really nice, but it's too much reading. The next book is four hundred pages long and we have four, possibly 5 weeks to finish it- I really don't want to spend that much time reading (it's summer), especially because I'm in the middle of two other books that I really like. And after summer, I'm starting middle school so I'll be way way WAY too busy for the extra books and plus the books aren't exactly cheap, so I don't know how I'm going to say I want to quit, because the book club is small as it is. Should I just kind of stop going or what? Thanx for your time and sorry this is so long.

Hey babe,

Let the girl who started it know that you won't be coming back, at least. she went through a lot of effort to get it going and she'll appreciate that you're honest with her. Maybe she'll even give you the info for the books so you can read them later if you have time!

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

cassieann23 on 6/29/2009 3:22:02 PM

mod mod mod!!
i really need help! ok so i got a facebook a couple days ago and my mom doesnt want me to get one until high school. today my brother who is in high school found out and is gonna tell my mom!! my sister already knows and helped me make one so she doesnt care. but i really like facebook and its really fun and i dont want my brother to rat me out!! my mom is going to kill me if my brother tells and im really scared she'll take my laptop, cell phone, and facebook away from me!! i only got it 2 days ago!!! please help me!!!!

Hey babe,

You shouldn't have gotten one without your mom's permission. It's up to her whether you're old enough for one. Try to head your brother off before he can tell her and tell her yourself. Tell her you'll delete it and you're sorry and you'll wait until high school. she might not be as mad as if she hears it from your brother. You'll have plenty of time on facebook, trust me.;)

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

volleylovexxcs on 6/29/2009 2:42:05 PM

MOD

All my friends have had bf's and have a bf right now and I feel left out. I haven't ever had a bf!!!! I just feel left out but, I do like one of my friends thats a boy like that but, I don't think he likes me. Can you give me some advise on how to get a boy? Please mod! Thanks

Hey babe,

First of all, don't feel pressured to date just because your friends are. There's nothing wrong with waiting! second, guys will feel more comfortable talking to you if you smile a lot and act like yourself. Get to know your guy friend better, ask him about what he likes about girls and see if you fit the profile. You can also tell him what you like about boys and see if he knows anyone who he could maybe introduce you to!

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

socoolkatie on 6/29/2009 2:41:50 PM

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hey everyone my name is dariz and im 18 yrs old.. im sexually active..but im having problems.. my perios lasted for 3 months everyday.. but it was light bleeding... no heavy.. im scared to go to my doctor.. so please give your advise and tell me what you think it is

la_dariz on 6/29/2009 1:10:42 PM

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How come you deleted my comment? It wasn't bad or anything! I really needed help on that!

Hey babe,

There might have been some kind of mix-up or you might not have realized what was wrong with your comment. Try again and we'll do our best to answer it!

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

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