WHEN SHOULD VISITS TO THE GYNEAC BEGIN?

Many gynecologists recommend that a woman begin having regular gynecological exams by her mid to late-teens, preferably before she becomes sexually active. In addition, a girl should be examined at the time of puberty if problems occur that suggest a gynecological disorder, such as failure to develop breast tissue or pubic hair by her early teens, lack of normal menstrual cycles or menstrual periods marked by heavy bleeding, severe cramping, or other pain in the lower abdomen. Women should ideally have yearly gynecological exams after becoming sexually active.