Center for Young Women's Health
Do I absolutely have to see a gynecologist at a certain age now that I’m a teen?When to have a gynecologic exam depends on whether there are any health problems such as vaginal infections, lack of menstrual periods, or other symptoms that need evaluation. Your first … read more
Articles Tagged: pelvic exam
When do I get my first pelvic exam? I’m going to the doctor soon and I don’t want to find out there.
This depends on whether you are going to see your doctor because you are having vaginal discharge, or unexplained belly pain, or whether it is simply a check-up. Most health … read more
Can a gynecologist tell if I masturbate? It is my first visit to the gynecologist, what should I be prepared for?
Your health care provider will not be able to tell if you masturbate (when a person stimulates or “plays with themselves” for sexual pleasure). If your vulva or vagina is … read more
Lately I have been thinking I should get my first pelvic exam, but when and where do I do this? Will I get checked for STIs and whether I can have children in the future?
Most health care providers agree that a woman should have her first pelvic exam whenever she has a symptom such as abnormal bleeding, discharge or pain, or when she turns … read more
Can a pelvic ultrasound tell if you are sexually active?
No. A pelvic ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves to make a picture of your reproductive organs; ovaries, fallopian tubes uterus, cervix and bladder. This test cannot determine … read more
Your First Pelvic Exam
You may be worried about your first pelvic exam. It’s very normal to be uneasy about something when you don’t know what to expect. It’s also normal to feel embarrassed. … read more
Yearly Check-up
It’s time for your yearly check-up (sometimes called annual exam). It might seem strange to visit your primary care provider (PCP) when you’re not sick, but having a yearly check-up … read more
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
PID is a serious infection usually caused by sexually transmitted infections. It can cause problems including chronic pain and difficulty getting pregnant (infertility). It’s important to lessen your chance of STIs … read more
Pelvic Ultrasound
A pelvic ultrasound is a way to take pictures of the pelvic organs of a female and is usually done to look at the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, kidneys and … read more
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the US. It’s caused by bacteria that can infect the vagina, cervix, fallopian tubes, anus, urethra, throat, or eye. … read more