How To Prepare For Your Daughter’s First Visit To The Gynecologist
Your daughter’s first visit to the gynecologist is a rite of passage! And it’s also a potentially stressful event for both of you. After all, a sweet sixteen party is a way more fun coming-of-age event than sitting in a doctor’s office in a paper gown waiting to talk about your reproductive system.
You may think that it’s not necessary for a teen to visit a gynecologist, especially if they aren’t sexually active, but a well-woman’s visit isn’t only for women over the age of 21 or those who are pregnant or looking to get pregnant. It’s preventative care and scheduling an appointment gives you the opportunity to teach your daughter healthy habits! Also know that they may be sexually active and not sharing that information with you, and visiting a doctor can give them a space to talk about what that means for their health.
That being said, we understand the nerves and trepidation around the first visit, which is why we’ve devoted this blog post to providing you with some helpful information for approaching the situation — we want to help make this moment as easy as possible for both of you! We’re not medical professionals, though, so the advice we provide on our blogs is purely informative, and if you have any medical questions, be sure to contact your doctor.
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Why is it important?
Visiting the gynecologist, or having your primary care doctor perform a well-woman exam, is important for the same reason you should go to any doctor! It gives you an opportunity to discuss your health and gives your doctor an idea of what is normal for your body so that they notice if something goes wrong down the road. For example, if you’re experiencing more period pain than usual, you can speak with your doctor about it — along with using Control natural cramp relief!
You can think of it like giving you and your doctor data points for your health. If you only visit the doctor when you are sick, they won’t be able to know what your body is like when it’s healthy. This may seem counterintuitive — after all, doesn’t a sick body look sick and a healthy body look healthy? While there are symptoms that signal a problem in everyone, every single body is different! What may be normal for you could be a sign that something is wrong for someone else. In terms of visiting a gynecologist, getting regular checkups like a breast exam can help catch abnormalities that may or may not be a sign of breast cancer.
Any teen that has gone through puberty should also schedule appointments to talk about what’s going on in their bodies. They have educational opportunities in health class, and, of course, you’re there to answer their questions, but a doctor can provide them with a private opportunity to ask questions that they might not be comfortable asking in a different setting. A doctor can explain what’s normal and what they should watch out for, answer questions about birth control options, and provide advice about dealing with period pain. Our strictly non-medical advice is, of course, to try Control’s cramp relief!
How to help with nerves
The thought of visiting a gynecologist — especially for the first time! — can come with a lot of nerves and embarrassment. Before the appointment, talk to your daughter about the importance of the visit and why it is needed. Answer any questions she may have and let her know what to expect. Also let her know that she has plenty of options for any issues she may be having, for example using Control for cramp relief.
She also probably associates going to the doctor as something to do when you’re sick, and not understand why she needs to go when she’s feeling fine. You can use the language of a “well-woman” visit, and explain that regular checkups are important to maintaining the health of every part of your body.
You can also help by talking with the doctor and asking for the first visit to be just a conversation without a physical exam. This can help your daughter feel more comfortable with the doctor and also give her the opportunity to ask any questions she might have in a lower-stakes environment. You can also request a female doctor if that will help her feel more comfortable.
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This blog has been prepared for information purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice from KR Technologies or its affiliates. You should consult your own physician with any medical questions.
