If you have a daughter who is a pre-teen or teenager, chances are puberty has begun and you are watching her grow into a young woman. The hormonal changes that accompany puberty lead to personal changes for your daughter – from the development of acne and breasts to the start of her period and mood swings. A gynecologist is a doctor who specializes in women’s health care and is uniquely qualified to talk with your daughter about the changes she is experiencing. Our board-certified physicians in our Fort Worth and Southlake ObGyn teams at Women’s Integrated Healthcare are trained to discuss and address adolescent gynecology issues.
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends scheduling a first well-woman visit with a gynecologist when a girl is between ages 13 and 15.
Most girls in the United States start their menstrual cycle between the age of 12 and 14, some earlier and some later.
Your daughter’s first visit with our Fort Worth or Southlake ObGyn team may only involve the opportunity to ask questions and to learn more about her body and how to stay healthy.
Unless she is sexually active, there is no need to have a pelvic exam.
Like your annual well-woman visit, a nurse will be present. If it makes your daughter feel more comfortable, you are welcome to stay in the room.
The start of your daughter’s period may cause discomfort and menstrual cramps. According to ACOG, your daughter should visit our Fort Worth or Southlake ObGyn team if she has not started her period by age 15 or she is experiencing problem periods.
After puberty, your daughter may begin to have sexual feelings. This is never an easy topic for parents to discuss with their teenagers, and we are here to help. Our Fort Worth and Southlake ObGyn teams are trained to talk about such adolescent gynecology issues.
Part of growing up is learning how to take care of yourself. Helping your daughter build a healthy foundation for her future involves starting a relationship with her gynecologist now.
Puberty, pregnancy and menopause are all important stages in a woman’s life. Help your daughter get a head start on adolescent gynecology issues. Contact our Fort Worth or Southlake ObGyn team at Women’s Integrated Healthcare today to schedule an appointment.
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