YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for June, 2003: Re: 11 year pelvic exam --what?

Re: 11 year pelvic exam --what?

From: lauren (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 1 Jun 2003 14:04:53 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 31 May 2003, cheryl wrote: >
>Just came back from new female pediatrician on Friday for camp check up
>for my 11 daughter...My daughter is overweight and showing a few
>symptons of puberty, so we're thinking period soon or not...This new
>doctor wanted to do an "internal" on my daughter..Of course, my daughter
>is not sexually active, and doesn't even know about pelvic exams...she's
>aware of sex to the extent of an 11 year old, and extremely innocent, as
>many are at that age...
>
>I was suprised when the doctor suggested this...I mentioned to her that
>it might be more appropriate when she starts her period, and she said
>she wanted to see if everything is alright..my daughter has never had
>any symptoms of anything unusual below her navel...
>I told the doctor, not at this time, and I believe she had
>attitude..She's not the most sympathic doctor we've seen, but our
>usually is on maternity leave..
>
>I've seen a few mentions on the boards about first pelvic exams at 18 or
>when sexually active....what's the deal with this doctor? and is this
>appropriate???
>many thanks..

I find that a bit sketchy. Is there any way you could reach your usual doctor and find out? Or...maybe call on the weekend and speak to the doctor that's on call and ask their opinion. I don't think that's a normal request...i don't see any reason as to why it should be necessary. Did you ask the doc why they wanted to do this? I would not go through with it.

-- Lauren

I'm not a doctor but have a background in medicine and biology. If you have any further questions, you can email me at standbyme1986@hotmail.com and I will try to answer asap. Take care.

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