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Re: 11 year pelvic exam --what?
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Mon, 2 Jun 2003 04:10:40 -0500 (CDT)
That is a strange one...if she has a supervisor or at least colleagues
in her practice, I would inquire as to whether this is their standard of
care for girls her age. If it is, check with other pediatric practices
in your area and see what they are doing.
At Sun, 1 Jun 2003, Claudia Twisdale RN wrote:
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>Heck no I do not think an 11 yr old needs this unless there is a problem
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>At Sat, 31 May 2003, cheryl wrote:
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>>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...
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>>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..
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