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My daughter just turned 13 and got period for 1st timw.will it be different from her last yearly checkup. will she need to get undressed this time?
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Yes: A thorough physical exam should be done yearly regardless of infant, baby, toddler, prepubescent or adolescent ore even adult for that matter. Undressed with a patient gown to protect modesty!
Answered 8/12/2014
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She should not: If your daughter has just started menstruating, and is not sexually active, it is unnecessary to put her through the discomfort of a pelvic exam, as it does not offer any additional information. If she is sexually active, a pelvic exam and STD cultures are necessary.
Answered 8/12/2014
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