Women’s Wellness
...in Your Teen’s
Overall, gynecologic appointments are an important part of maintaining good reproductive health for teenage girls.
It is important for young women to feel comfortable and informed about their own bodies and to have access to the care and support they need.
At County Obstetrics & Gynecology, our staff is dedicated to making every patient feel comfortable and secure, and this is especially true for teens. We want your first visit to the office to be a positive experience.
It is generally recommended that teenage girls have their first gynecological visit around the age of 15, or when you become sexually active. Routine preventative gynecological care includes regular examinations and screenings for conditions which, if caught early, are treatable with help from your doctor.
From ages 15 to 21, the annual visit is usually more of a conversation than an exam. In most cases, a pelvic exam is not necessary.
By establishing a relationship with a gynecologist early on, teenage girls can build a foundation for lifelong reproductive health and wellness.
By now, every woman should begin taking a multivitamin to replenish iron and increase her vitamin D and calcium.
Women tend to be low in iron because they lose blood during their cycles. Bone growth and calcium thickness is greatest during the early 20’s, which is why it is so important to get adequate calcium and vitamin D in your diet.
Start paying attention to your bone health now. You need to be thinking about your bone health throughout your entire adult life and not wait until your elderly years.
RECOMMENED Daily dose:
- Vitamin D 2500-5000 I.U.
- Calcium (Ca+) 1250 mg
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For a teen, your gynecologist can provide information about:
- reproductive health
- menstrual cycles
- contraception
- sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
The specialists at County Obstetrics and Gynecology can provide guidance and support for any concerns or questions that girls in their teens may have related to their reproductive health.
We’ll talk with young women in this age group about contraception and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), regardless of whether the patient is sexually active or not. We will also discuss the HPV vaccine and home breast exams.
It’s important to arm young women with the knowledge they need to protect themselves from infections and unplanned pregnancy.