When to a gynecologist for the first time?

[miiinjahh]

I am 17 year old girl and I have never been to a gynecologist. I am not a virgin but my sex life is not active. When should I start the gyno checks? Is it too early or too late :D

[mommoffive]

its  never to late. I  was taking my daughter at the age of 15  before she had sex.  Just to make sure everything is ok. But if  you are having sex, you should definitely be seeing a gynecologist.  they can help you and answer any questions you might have.  you need to start you yearly woman's  exam,etc. Nowx the time to  find one that you are comfortable with. my  daughter was ok  with women until she started having sex, then she only wanted a man.  so you have to find what works for you. I funny havepreference any more,but I  have had 4 kids.  when I first started out seeing one, I was a pregnant teen and I chose a man Dr.  But later on it didn't matter. hope this helps.

[Mandee94]

It is never too late to start going to see a gyno. I personally started going to see one when I was 17 (am 19 now) when I started being sexually active simply to make sure I'm staying on top of everything to stay healthy and have a gyno I trust to go to if anything was to happen. It is really recommended that girls start going to see a gyno between ages 13 and 15, but if you don't go then, they say go if you are noticing period abnormalities, pain, are/have been sexually active or anything like those, even if you just have questions about certain things

My (unprofessional) personal advice is to look into getting a gyno now. Even if everything is all good now, it's best to have one you can go to.