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Q: Gynecologist

asked by: yowhatsup791 on May 19th, 2006

New User

I am 17 years old and have not had a physical exam in 4 years. When should I have my first gynecological exam?

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kissofangel20

replied on May 20th, 2006

Experienced User

I had my first one at 18....Course I was still a virgin at that time...I guess it would be when you first start having sex. Or at age 18.

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