Will a pediatrician usually preform a full exam?

during a yearly physical will a pediatrican usually preform a pelvic and or breast exam on a teen?
Answers:

Can you treat a yeast infection if your pregnant?


NO. If you are sexually moving, a referral to a qualified Gynecologist is appropriate. If you are not sexually active, unless you own a specific complaint a pelvic exam is NOT appropriate for a pediatrician or any other doctor to perform, same near a breast exam.

Do you have to shave "down there"?

yes near a nurse or/and Mom present if nervous =the nurse will be near anyway





Copyright (C) 2007-2010 WomenAnswers.org All Rights reserved.     Contact us