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How To Prepare Teen Girls For An Important Health Checkup How To Prepare Teen Girls For An Important Health Checkup
How To Prepare Teen Girls For An Important Health Checkup For young women and their mothers, knowing when to begin scheduling visits to their gynecologist can be a tricky decision. While the appropriate time often depends on a variety of factors, Dr. Olga Tusheva, an obstetrician-gynecologist with Highland Medical, P.C., OBS-GYN of Rockland, explained when to think about this transition to womanhood. Generally, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecology recommends young women have their first visit to the gynecologist between the ages of 13 and 15. However, they may want to visit a gynecologist earlier if they've already begun menstruatin…

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