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A 22-year-old female asked:
I'm aged 22 and i'm a virgin and i just wondered if its still required for me to have a pelvic exam?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Christine Homanswered
Pediatrics 32 years experience
Recommended: I recommend that anyone sexually active have a GYN exam. If as in your case, you are not, I recommend having an initial exam somewhere around your age as good routine healthcare and so that any questions you may have can be addressed.
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