About Gynecologists Why They’re Important When Should You Visit How to Prepare What to Expect An important part of becoming an adult includes taking care of your reproductive health, and visiting a ...

As we grow older, our bodies change, meaning our needs change as well. With time, young girls will need to visit an obstetrician-gynecologist, or ob/gyn. These doctors specialize in women’s healthcare ...

My first gynecologist visit is a blur. I remember only that I went for the first time in the months before I started college and that I had no idea what to expect. I remember feeling anxious and ...

There's a lot for parents to navigate when kids hit puberty: sex ed (if you haven't already initiated that conversation), various physical changes, mood swings, menstruation and more. When that child ...

Women often ask me when they should bring their daughters in for their first gynecology visit. The truth is that there is no set “right time” for a first visit, but there are a few guidelines to ...

Newswise — Laura Laucks’ daughter was around 14 years old when her periods started disrupting her life. Heavy bleeding, severe cramps and migraine headaches made her miss classes. “She wasn't ...

Most parents are well-versed in schedules for their kids. They know to schedule an annual physical—or else the school nurse will call, or their child can't join the soccer team. They know when their ...

Q: My teenage daughter is nervous about her first gynecologist appointment. What should I tell her to expect? A: Gynecologists are specialists in women's health. Typically, a girl's first gynecology ...

Regular gynecological exams are essential for women’s health—but there can be confusion about when a woman should schedule her first appointment. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones explains some of the important ...

As your daughter reaches her teen years, she will be ready to have her first routine visit to the gynecologist. While it makes logical sense that you'd book her in to see your own doctor - even if ...