Is there any way to avoid going to a gynecologist?

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It's completely normal for you both to feel this way. Sure, you're young... but I was so nervous and I didn't go til I was 18! I understand where you're coming from, I'm not going to lie to you, it's not an enjoyable experience. But it's a necessary evil.Remember that this person is a professional, they see these things everyday, they're used to it. They aren't looking at you in a sexual way at all! It's like the cashier at the grocery store when you're buying tampons/pads. They don't think about the things that you're purchasing, they just do their job. These people have dedicated their careers towards health. And do you really think that they could have made it through medical school, psych evaluations, and countless patients without being found to be a pedophile?It is a little early for you to be going to the gyno. The general rule is 18 or sexually active, whichever comes first. But your mom is... well, your mom and she makes the decisions.However, it's really important that you do go to the gyno at some point. It's a little uncomfortable, sure, but the examination is needed to be sure everything is healthy. All kinds of cancers, disorders, and diseases can be caught early with a routine exam. you risk infertility or even death by not getting an annual check up.Besides, a bunch of people are going to be looking down there if you ever give birth. And for a really long time... considering how long labor can take.Think of it this way, the uncomfortable part takes like 10 minutes... sure it might feel like forever the first couple times, but eventually you'll get used to it.Hope that helps, hunny.
 
Cervical Cancer is rare ladies. The average risk of cervical cancer for women is 0.68%. In the US, about 11,000 will be diagnosed will cervical cancer and 4,000 of the ENTIRE US population will die from cervical cancer.Cancer of the Cervix Uteri - SEER Stat Fact Sheets

The majority of pap tests in women 25 or younger come back as abnormal, yet damaging biopsies will show nothing abnormal.

Pelvic exams are useless. The doctor cannot feel a cyst or tumor until it is large and by that time, it's usually too late. Pelvic exams CANNOT be used to diagnose endometriosis (the main reason for painful periods). Endometriosis can only be tested using a laparoscopic surgery.

I suggest you all do your homework. All of the female gynecologists that I've met have told me they haven't had a gynecological exam since they started practicing.

Clinical breast exams (according to Michael Baum, head of the EU cancer research) has said that clinical breast exams, mammograms, and self-breast exams can actually cause breast cancer due to messing with the tissue.

Doctor Angela Raffle has said that pap tests, which scrape the outer and inner cervix using a spatula or mascara brush, may actually promote cervical cancer because it causes abnormal tissue growth (scar tissue) which causes more damage in the form of biopsies.

Research cervical cancer, Angela Raffle and Michael Baum. Make an INFORMED DECISION. Also, informed consent is missing from ALL gynecological offices. Informed Consent is legally required in every medical procedure.

And doctors wilholding birth control pills on you get the gyno exam is illegal. All that's required to get AND stay on birth control pills is a yearly blood pressure check. I haven't been to a doctor in almost 10 years and I'm still alive!
 
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