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A member asked:

Doctor want to start me on birth control and hormones because i haven't had my period. will a pelvic exam be done?

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Dr. Donald Collins answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not usually: Nowadays, we try not to do pelvic exams on patients who just have irregular periods. As long as you do not have a lot of pain or abnormally heavy periods, you will probably not need a pelvic exam until age 21. Good luck!

Answered 9/28/2016

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