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Will gynecologist tell parents anything?
All gynecologists are required by law—repeat: required by law—to keep your visit and your convo completely confidential. (The only way that changes is if you say something that strongly suggests you’ll harm yourself or someone else.)
Can a doctor tell your parents if you’re a virgin or not?
A gynecologist can’t tell if you are a virgin by doing a physical exam because of the variation in different hymens and the absence of a hymen isn’t an indicator of sexual activity. In general, a pelvic exam or a vaginal exam cannot reveal with absolute certainty that a woman is a virgin or has been sexually active.
Can I go to the gyno without my parents knowing?
Yep, you can totally visit a doctor without your mother. When you call to make an appointment, the best thing to do is ask about that particular doctor’s privacy policies. Lots of teens have parents who want to talk with them about sex and how to stay healthy.
How can a doctor tell if a boy has lost his virginity?
Q Can a doctor tell whether a guy is a virgin or not? So you must keep that appointment with the doctor. Turning to the question of virginity, there is absolutely no way in which the doctor could tell whether you have had sex.
How do I know if I broke my HYME?
You likely won’t know if your hymen has broken. Even if you notice discomfort or a small amount of blood after your first sexual intercourse experience, it could be due to different reasons — such as a lack of foreplay, lubrication, fast penetration, or being tensed up about it being your first time having sex.
Can you be put to sleep for a pelvic exam?
The short answer to this question is, yes, you can be sedated to get a pelvic exam and Pap smear. This is not common practice however, and usually only done when there is suspected clinical concern and a routine exam is not possible.
What should you not do before a gynecological exam?
If you’re uncomfortable with the thought of a pelvic exam during your period, you can reschedule your appointment. You should avoid some things beforehand. Two days before your Pap test, avoid intercourse, vaginal creams, suppositories, medicine and douches, as these may obscure abnormal cells.
Should my mom be in the room with me for gynecologist?
It’s up to you if your mom stays in the room with you for your gyn exam. Lots of girls feel more comfortable with mom there. Others prefer the privacy of being alone with the doctor and/or nurse practitioner. Before starting the exam, your doctor or nurse practitioner might ask if you’d like your mom there or not.
Will my mom be in the room with me during an exam?
Before starting the exam, your doctor or nurse practitioner might ask if you’d like your mom there or not. Some will automatically ask moms to leave, so you may need to speak up if you’d like yours to stay! If your mom is not in the room, your doctor or health care provider will have a nurse or medical assistant in the room during the exam.
Should parents stay in the waiting room during a child’s appointment?
As children reach their teenage years, either the child or the doctor will ask the parents to remain in the waiting room during the examination. For many parents, this transition can feel unsettling. There is a good reason for this separation, however.
What happens at a yearly gynecologist visit?
It’s sort of like when a dentist finds a cavity before it gives you a toothache. Doctors might call the yearly checkup a “gyn exam,” but there’s very little actual examining involved. A doctor or nurse may quickly look at your breasts and external genitalia to be sure everything’s OK. But most of the visit will be spent talking.