As we grow older, our bodies change, meaning our needs change as well. With time, young girls will need to visit an obstetrician-gynecologist, or ob/gyn. These doctors specialize in women’s healthcare ...

Routine gynecologist visits are essential for women’s health, but experts say the ideal schedule may depend on age, symptoms, ...

There are few things that may be more intimidating than your first visit to the gyno. If you're anything like the rest of the vulva-owners of the world, this anatomical area has likely been a source ...

My first gynecologist visit is a blur. I remember only that I went for the first time in the months before I started college and that I had no idea what to expect. I remember feeling anxious and ...

Women often ask me when they should bring their daughters in for their first gynecology visit. The truth is that there is no set “right time” for a first visit, but there are a few guidelines to ...

Q: My teenage daughter is nervous about her first gynecologist appointment. What should I tell her to expect? A: Gynecologists are specialists in women's health. Typically, a girl's first gynecology ...

For many adolescents, the first visit to a gynecologist can be intimidating. The prospect of meeting a new doctor who will ask prying, deeply personal questions about sex and menstruation is scary.

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