Can you visit a gynecologist at the age of fourteen by yourself?
97086
yes you can go to planned parenthood and talk to them. they will protect your privacy and give you advise.
894700
yes absolutely. you can loose them even up to age 14 (if you are a late bloomer), but defintely up to 12
579769
Try your local teen clinic... like Planned Parenthood.
788999
No.  A person should be complete and whole by themselves.  They should be ready to put others first and tolerate differences.  Age is only a factor because being young doesn't give one enough experiences to realize the importance of others.
968695
I was very young! About 8! I think 14 is about normal for girls....boys usually start sooner i think!
571260
Yes, because you still need to have a gynecologist check to make sure your breasts and internal reproductive organs are healthy.  It's usually recommended that women begin having an annual pelvic exam at age 18 or when they become sexually active, whichever comes first.  If you need STD testing (you can get some STDs from oral sex) or hormonal birth control if you plan to start having intercourse, your gynecologist can provide those things when you have your appointment.
228445
yes, definitely. I wish I had the choice at 16 to get one, but when I was your age it was unheard of. I'm 58 now, and I thought about it for about five years but just couldn't get up enough nerve to go see a doctor, it wasn't that I was scared of doctors but something just held me back.  I finally got it together and went, I had my surgery about 3 years ago and it was the best thing I had ever done, of course there's pain afterwards for a few days, I went back to work after 5 days. Believe me the results outweigh the pain. SO GO AHEAD AND DO IT, DON'T BE LIKE ME AND WAIT, YOU WILL NEVER REGRET IT, I PROMISE!!!!
717158
Young lady, you're just 14 years old. How come you're thinking about that? Study first before asking us that question. Okay?!
1127425
If you're old enough to go to the gynecologist, you're old enough to say "Mom, I love you, but I really don't want to lay on a table naked with my feet up in stirrups and my legs apart with you in the room.  I'll be right back."\n\nP.S.  If you're not old enough to drive yourself to the gynecologist, you're probably not old enough to have sex.
204943
if you are 15 you need to tell your parents and have them get you into a doctor...It can be a serious problem
1042492
It's just normal for a 14-year-old if she doesn't get her period. There is what we call late menarche or late onset of menstruation. Just wait until she's 15 or if it worries you, then it's time for you to consult your doctor
844775
I think you should discuss the matter with your gynecologist for professional advice. Please do not try to self diagnose the situation because you never know if it is a problem that you should seek professional treatment for.
730449
This can happen real easy if you are 14. At this age it is common to compare different ones that you find desirable.
64119
As a teenager I can tell you that everyone starts at thier own time. I started when I was 7..wow right but then I have a friend that just started and she is 18. There was nothing wrong with her womb or uterus or anything she just started real late.\n\nYes you can see a doctor but most of them will tell you "Don't rush IT"
353226
I think I would have been traumatized going in to watch my mom's pelvic...so I would say don't go THAT route!  I started at 9 years old and didn't have regular pelvics till I was 15...and only because I wanted to go on the pill.  So check with the dr...if she's not going on the pill and not sexually active, she may not even NEED to have one done yet!  If she does need to, do some kind of relaxing activity before hand...wether it be taking a walk, reading a book...whatever.  That will put her in a better frame of mind.  Most drs are really good with first time patients and walk them through it without too much trauma. :-)
948567
Well, since you're so young, you will probably have to tell your mom you would like a female doctor (since she probably make the appointments). NOt every office has male and female doctors, so that is your best bet. Just explain to her that you would feel more comfortable with a female doctor. I'm sure she would understand. \n\nI don't know what kind of physical you are going in for, but unless it is specifically planned that you will have a pap smear or pelvic exam, the doctor probably won't do any kind of exam "down there". You can absolutely ask your mom not to come in with you, but she may come in anyway.  \n\nDon't be so nervous. If you do have a pelvic exam, it's fast, painless, and really not a big deal. Just explain your wishes to your mom and I'm sure she will understand. Good luck and calm down.
935204
You need an pediatric endocrinologist...Any child who is only as tall as children two or more years younger or who falls away from a previously normal growth curve should be evaluated by a doctor. Pediatric endocrinologists are doctors who specialize in treating children with growth and hormone problems. Depending on the situation, the doctor may measure the child over a six to twelve month period in order to accurately determine the child’s growth rate.\n\n The legal age a child can stay home alone in NY is 12yrs. old.