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For girls making the transition to puberty, the milestone can be exciting, uncertain, and filled with lots of questions. This is a golden time for mothers to create a new bond centered on becoming a young woman. Your daughter’s first appointment with an OB-GYN can help build that foundation. Here’s what you need to know about when to take her and what will occur during the visit. 

A Guide to Taking Your Daughter to Her First OB-GYN Appointment

When Should Visits Begin? 

At roughly age 13, teenage girls should start seeing an OB-GYN at least once a year. The first visit should occur regardless of whether your daughter has started her menstrual cycle or is sexually active. By the time a girl has reached age 13, she has likely noticed both physical and hormonal changes that occur during adolescence.

Starting OB-GYN appointments early can also create a safe and confidential space to ask questions about these changes. This exchange may help establish a lifelong connection of continuing to see the specialist well into adulthood. 

What Happens During the Visits?

OB-GYNThe initial visit places a stronger emphasis on having a conversation versus conducting a physical exam. Most OB-GYNs will typically discuss a range of topics such as personal hygiene, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), unprotected sex, and the dangers of engaging in underage drinking, drug use, and smoking. A pelvic exam is typically not done during the first visit unless there is a medical issue. 

Your daughter will be encouraged to ask questions or seek clarification on issues relevant to her. The OB-GYN also wants to hear about any pain, discomfort, or other health concerns so that they can be addressed. Because the appointments are confidential, unless harmful behavior involving herself or others is occurring, she is free to talk about topics without judgment. 

 

Celebrate your teen daughter becoming a young woman by scheduling an appointment with TTNY D&D OBGYN in Honolulu, HI. You can expect professionalism and compassion, along with a wide range of health services tailored just for girls and women. From treatment options for menstrual cramps to pap smears and personalized pregnancy delivery care, the state-of-the-art facility in Oahu is your trusted source. To learn more about what your daughter can expect during her first OB-GYN visit call (808) 599-4200. For your convenience, the office is open nights, holidays, and weekends. 

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