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auroragold

on Aug. 18, 2011 at 7:53 AM

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How old was your daughter for her first appointment with a gynecologist?

If she's still too young - what age do you ANTICIPATE you'll make a first appointment?

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auroragold

on Aug. 18, 2011 at 7:53 AM

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ARmom

on Aug. 18, 2011 at 8:40 AM

My daughter is only 8 now.

I don't even remember when I went - maybe it was 18?
I guess it will depend on her and if she's (god forbid) sexually active.

I'm cringing right now even THINKING about that. lol

ErikaRobin

on Aug. 18, 2011 at 8:46 AM

I don't want to think about that.

Do I have to?

I think 18 is sufficient, unless she becomes sexually active before then or if she is having any problems with heavy periods or more pain than a person should have for being a girl.

I was 19 when I first went. I really went to get a prescription for The Pill so I could sex it up with my husband...who was then my fiance.

I'm curious to see the answers here.

auroragold

Bronze Member on Aug. 18, 2011 at 9:33 AM

I think I went when I was 16 for a first papsmear. Let's not forget that the gyn is not just for the pill or sexual issues. Paps are part of cancer screening.........

TerriC

on Aug. 18, 2011 at 9:37 AM

I will ask my family Dr. what she thinks and do what she suggests. Better safe than sorry. :0)

GrandmaSherry

on Aug. 18, 2011 at 9:56 AM

My girls were around 17.

Jess1231

on Aug. 18, 2011 at 10:12 AM

I would say around 16 is good.

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sunshine86912

on Aug. 18, 2011 at 10:41 AM

yikes! my girls are 3 and 4..so I would HOPE not until they are 16 or so. My first visit was at 19

sunshine86912

on Aug. 18, 2011 at 10:42 AM

sex it up..LOL

Quoting ErikaRobin:

I don't want to think about that.

Do I have to?

I think 18 is sufficient, unless she becomes sexually active before then or if she is having any problems with heavy periods or more pain than a person should have for being a girl.

I was 19 when I first went. I really went to get a prescription for The Pill so I could sex it up with my husband...who was then my fiance.

I'm curious to see the answers here.

TigerofMu

on Aug. 18, 2011 at 5:07 PM

They haven't had one yet. My teen will probably have one in another year or two.

rkoloms

on Aug. 20, 2011 at 4:32 PM

We have a family doctor, so no need for a gynecologist. When I asked her about this, she said sixteen for first pap smear, or if there is a problem or if she becomes sexually active.