OB/GYN Discussion Thread
in Women's Health ·
I’m 20 years old, and I’m a virgin—and no, I don’t mean that in a zodiac sign way 🙂.
I don't have any actual symptoms or anything, and my period is totally regular...
Still, I feel like I should go in for a gynecological exam—just for preventative maintenance, you know?
What I’m wondering is, can I specifically ask to just get an ovarian ultrasound? I’m planning on seeing a private doctor, so I assume it works on a "pay for what you want" basis, but can I skip the full physical and just do that?
Also, how do they even perform an exam on someone who hasn't been sexually active?
And is it possible to get a Pap smear? My boyfriend and I engage in oral sex regularly, so I just want to be sure I haven't picked up any bacteria or something similar.
I don't have any actual symptoms or anything, and my period is totally regular...
Still, I feel like I should go in for a gynecological exam—just for preventative maintenance, you know?
What I’m wondering is, can I specifically ask to just get an ovarian ultrasound? I’m planning on seeing a private doctor, so I assume it works on a "pay for what you want" basis, but can I skip the full physical and just do that?
Also, how do they even perform an exam on someone who hasn't been sexually active?
And is it possible to get a Pap smear? My boyfriend and I engage in oral sex regularly, so I just want to be sure I haven't picked up any bacteria or something similar.