Many
girls your age think that an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN)
is only for women who are thinking of becoming pregnant. But that’s
not true. An OB/GYN is a physician who specializes in treating
the reproductive systems of girls and women. You may need to see
an OB/GYN for a Pap test or pelvic exam if you are having menstrual
or other problems with your reproductive system. Once you become
sexually active or each age 21, you also should begin seeing an OB/GYN each
year for an annual Pap test and pelvic exam. You might be afraid
to ask about the OB/GYN, or embarrassed about what will happen
at your appointment. There is no need to worry. Many girls your
age
feel the same way, and most OB/GYNs are very understanding with teens.
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