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Re: First Visit

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Wed, 8 Nov 2000 14:12:11 -0600 (CST)


At Wed, 8 Nov 2000, Anonymous wrote: >
>I have a daughter and a younger sister in my care who are 14 and 12. I
>am wondering when I should take then for thier first gynecology visit.
>They have both started menstruating last year, but neither are sexually
>active. I know I went when I was 14, but I was also pregnant for the
>first time, thus the reason for the visit.

Unless they have a specific problem, or become sexually active (or you are afraid that they are about to become sexually active), their first visit can wait until they are 18.

--
William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation with, and examination by, a qualified medical professional.

Due to time and energy constraints, I will be unable to answer any personal e-mails. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.




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