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| Physicians treating - adolescents gynecology |
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| It is recommended that your daughter's first visit to the gynecologist should be
between the ages of 13 to 15 and be a positive experience. |
Adolescents have special needs in their examination, and unless a girl suffers from abnormal
bleeding or abdominal or pelvic pain, a first gynecological visit doesn't have to include a
physical exam, a Pap test, or apelvic exam.. The first examination is a golden opportunity to
educate young patients about the breast and pelvic examination, answer questions about
development, and provide medical reassurances, and information about issues of health and
sexuality. The department provides abstinence counseling, as well as contraceptive counseling
and pregnancy prevention strategies.
All examinations conducted are age-appropriate and are provided by a sensitive and caring specialist. Educational resources are available for patients and their families and all physicians and staff make special efforts to explain tests, treatments and procedures. All patients and their families are encouraged to ask question
PUBERTY IN GIRLS:
Adolescence is the period between puberty (when sexual and physical characteristics mature, when hormones change and you become capable of reproduction) and adulthood. You will see: |
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| Pubic, armpit, and leg hair growth |
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| Clear or whitish vaginal secretions |
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Menstrual cycles occur over about one month (28 to 32 days). At first, the menstrual periods typically are irregular. The girl may go 2 months between periods, or may have two periods in 1 month. Over time, they become more regular and ovaries begin to produce and release eggs, which have been stored in the ovaries since birth. Puberty is usually complete by age 17.
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