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Re: Daughter's first gyno exam ?

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 6 Mar 2001 07:39:36 -0600 (CST)


At Mon, 5 Mar 2001, Tricia wrote: >
>My 10 year old daughter just started having her periods and I was
>wondering when would be the right time for her to have her first gyno
>exam? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

As long as she is not having any problems, and as long as she is not sexually active, she does not need a routine pelvic exam until she is 18.

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William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

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




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