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 ...

Usually, parents take their child to a health care specialist due to an existing health concern. A pulmonologist follows their asthma, a psychiatrist manages ADHD or diabetes is overseen by their ...

There are few things that may be more intimidating than your first visit to the gyno. If you're anything like the rest of the vulva-owners of the world, this anatomical area has likely been a source ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Leigh Weingus is a New York-based freelance writer and former senior editor at HuffPost, Elite Daily and Mindbodygreen. Her work has been featured in Well+Good, Glamour, Parade, Bustle, NBC News and ...