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You should have your first ob-gyn visit when you are between the ages of 13 and 15. You will feel more at ease with this visit if you know what to expect.

Getting to know and trust your ob-gyn is a good idea. In fact, the first visit may just be a talk between your and your doctor to get to know each other and to find out what to expect from future visits.

It is normal to feel nervous about your first visit.  There is no need to feel scared or embarrassed. This is a time to get answers.  If you are nervous, talk to your doctor, your parents, or someone you trust about it. 
Your doctor may ask a lot of questions about you and your family.  Some of these may seem personal, but your doctor needs to ask them to best care for you and keep you healthy.  Giving open and honest answers to these questions is key to your care.

Exams
During your exam visit, your height, weight and blood pressure will be checked. Your ob-gyn may do a breast exam, pelvic exam and Pap test. You may have certain exams at your first visit. It depends on your age, if you have had sex, or if you have any problems. 
Tests may include:

Confidentiality
Many young women want to talk to their doctors, but they are afraid that what they tell their doctor will not be confidential — that is, that the doctor will tell someone else, like their parents. If you are concerned about confidentiality, you and your doctor should talk about it before you answer any questions.

The Breast Exam
At one of your visits, your doctor may check your breasts for signs of any problems.

The Pelvic Exam
For the pelvic exam, the doctor will look at your reproductive organs for signs of problems. The pelvic exam has three parts:

1. Looking at the outside of your private parts (the vulva)

2. Exam with speculum (device used to spread the walls of the
    vagina so your cervix can be seen)

3. Exam with gloved hands to feel internal organs

The Pap Test
If you are 18 years of age or older or have had sex, you should have a Pap test. It is done to check for abnormal cells in the cervix.

It is best to have a Pap test when you don't have your period.

Immunizations
Your doctor may discuss your immunization history with you at this visit.

Special Concerns
Many young women have the same health concerns. These include:

Talking with your doctor about these issues is a key step to staying healthy.

Finally ........Your first ob-gyn visit is a great chance to take charge of a healthy lifestyle. Knowing what to expect will help ease your fears.

If you would like more information mailed to you, we have 2 
pamphlets available "Especially for Teens" - Your First Ob-Gyn Visit & Birth Control. 

Send an e-mail with your name and complete address for 
each of the items that apply.

Pamphlet "Especially for Teens" Your First Ob-Gyn Visit
Pamphlet "Especially for Teens" Birth Control
Women's Total Health Brochure