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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My GYN said to start visits when they become sexually active or [b]when they turn 21[/b], whichever comes first. Unless there is a problem, of course. Until then, a family practice doctor (or ped) is fine. One of my girls was sexually active at 17 and the other was a virgin at 21.  Just depends on the kid.[/quote]

That is alarming to me that a woman could potentially be menstruating for 11 or so years before visiting a gynecologist! Sure, some pediatricians are decent at whole-picture stuff, but that's not a certainty by any means! I have a son, but I'd say 16 unless a concern crops up. [/quote]
Why is it alarming? Mine started menstruating at 10, and I have no plans to take her before 21 unless there's a problem. [/quote]

21! why would you wait so long before helping your daughter learn how to take care of all the parts of her body?[/quote]
What  exactly is the gynecologist suppose to teach her regarding taking care of her body that her mom can't teach her?[/quote]

Yeah Gynecologists know practically nothing compared to mom. Why take them to the pediatrician? Just give them a once over, because you are a mom and you know everything! You are also overlooking the idea that the kid might be more comfortable talking with a medical professional than with their mother. Maybe the kid does have a symptom that they don't want to mention to mom. I think it is important and wonderful to teach your children that it is important to take care of your health and this is nothing to be embarrassed about. The number of adults who neglect their most basic healthcare needs out of embarrassment or discomfort is striking. The number of men who get prostate cancer because they don't want to do the check, the number of people who suffer with digestive symptoms for ages and let cancer get a foothold because it is gross. This is as important as teaching them how to manage a budget.[/quote]

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