YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for September, 2000: Re: Never been to the OBGYN

Re: Never been to the OBGYN

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 25 Sep 2000 21:39:40 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 25 Sep 2000, Jenn wrote: >
>I am 21 years old, and I have never been to the OBGYN. I am sexually
>active, and I always use condoms, but I didn't always in the past. First
>of all, I want to be tested for all STDs, but I don't know if
>asymptomatic people can be tested for things that are not blood-related,
>like herpes or hpv.

Good question. You can get a pap which may pick up HPV related disease as well as herpes on the cervix. HPV or herpes elsewhere will not be picked up. If you've been sexually active without condom use for "infection control", Chlamydia cultures should be done, according to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, every 6 months.

>Secondly, I have some clue as to what goes on at
>the obgyn, but I'm not sure of the exact procedures as far as exams and
>tests go, so if anyone has a link I should try, let me know. Thank you!

There are several articles on OBGYN.net. One is something like "GYN visit 101" or something to that effect. It covers everyting and I mean everything.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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