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Sep. 07, 2010

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I have yet to see a gynecologist but I do have a regular doctor. Once I start going to a gynecologist, do I stop going to my doctor?

I have been diagnosed by my GYN with dysplasia. Is it curable and will I have it for the rest of my life? I am a 15-year-old female.

I was circumcised at 14 months old. I think the doctor took more skin off the underside of my penis than the top. The top has wrinkly skin, but the bottom does not. Sometimes it hurts when I get an erection like the skin is being pulled too much. Will my skin grow enough during puberty that this will go away or will I always be in pain?

I have never had an adolescent physical and all my friends at school talk about them. Do I need to get one? How do I ask my parents to let me get one without being embarrassed, because we don't talk about sex and stuff like that?

I'm 13 years old and I haven't gotten my period yet. I have been having a discharge for about six or seven months. Is that normal? I have read that you are only supposed to get if for three to six months before you get your period.

I’m 14. I went for a physical at school, and they failed me! The doctor found a lump in my neck. Blood work showed that I have a hypothyroid. Now they want to do more tests. Could this be the reason why I’m short and haven’t started my periods?

What happens when a girl has a sports physical?

I am 17 and I haven't been having a period for the last 3.5 years. I always lied about it to my doctors, because I was ashamed of it. When I tried the pills for about 3 months I received what is called a "fake period." After about 2 weeks I got on the Depo-Provera® shot. I didn't have a period like usual, but about 1 month after the shot was out of my system I had one. Am I all right? I had a pelvic exam and they didn't find any thing wrong, am I having an early case of Menopause?

I am 19 and have been sexually active since I was 17. I had a pelvic exam and ever since I have had bleeding during/after intercourse. Not all the time, but the majority of the time. Why is this happening and what I should do?

How often should a teen have a physical examination?

What is HPV?

I am a 13-year-old uncircumcised male and I have a tight foreskin. Is a doctor supposed to pull back a tight foreskin during a physical? It really hurt, and after, I found out it hurt to touch my penis directly (the part without skin covering). How does a doctor check a boy’s testicles? Does he check the prostate? The last time I had a physical, I had a major erection. Is this normal?

Can a doctor tell from a physical examination if a girl has masturbated (having never been involved in any other type of sexual activity)?

I understand the importance of having a physical by your doctor, but I really don't feel comfortable with anyone touching me in certain places. I had a male doctor and I now have a female, but I still feel uncomfortable. Is there anything I can do to help my fear? I'm only 16. Shouldn’t I be comfortable with this sort of thing?

During a physical for track, I was told that I have a grade 2 systolic heart murmur. I've never been told this and now the doctor won't let me race until I see a cardiologist. I was wondering if this would affect my ability to race? How worried I should be about this murmur?

About a month ago, I had a wet dream and it looked bloody. Should I tell my doctor about this? If so, what tests will be performed?

I'm getting braces in September. Will they hurt and, if so, how do I avoid this pain?

When is a cut serious enough to require stitches?

During my annual physical exam my mom stays in the room the whole time. The doctor does pelvic exam related things, too. How can I convince her not to stay in the room?

I'm a 17-year-old male, and I'm concerned that I'm not as physically coordinated as most people. I think that even my speech may be affected by it. Are there any exercises I can do to improve my motor skills?

Can a doctor or nurse tell if you have an eating disorder?

Can a doctor tell if I’ve smoked before?

I am 15 and am on medication for anxiety and depression. Recently when my doctor was listening to my heart, she mentioned a Mitral Valve Prolapse and a S2 heartbeat. She thought this could be causing my anxiety. What is this?

I have to go for an echocardiogram and was wondering what it is and am I going to have to take off my bra? Also, should I be worried because I am having this done.

Is it absolutely necessary to go to the gynecologist? I’ve had sex but no one says it’s a big deal to go.

How do I know if I have polycystic ovaries?

Are ear thermometers accurate? How do they work?

I am going to see a gynecologist because my labia is too long. I am going to have labiaplasty done. Do you have any more info on that procedure?

I am a 16-year-old girl, and I had Osgood-Schlatter disease when I was 12 years old. I now have been having excruciating pain in my shoulders, knees, neck, ankles and so on. I have an appointment to see a rheumatologist. What do the doctors do to find out if what you have is arthritis?

I was at the doctors last week and they said I need a lumbar puncture. I'm getting it next week. Does it hurt?

I am going for testing to see if I have Bipolar Disorder. I'm really nervous about it. What will the testing will be like?

I’m scared of needles and have missed most of my vaccinations at school because I’ve been too scared to go through with them. My mum has found out and is taking me to the doctor to have them all done. I know I have to go but I don't know what to expect or how much they’ll hurt? Will the doctor think I’m stupid for being scared?

I had a urine test and they found blood in my urine. The doctor said I may need an internal. What is this?

I'm a 14-year-old female. During my period last month I had a lump on the side of my breast. My mom said it was normal and I was just growing. It hasn't gone away. Do you think it's something else?

I'm 16 and 5 months ago I tore my medial meniscus in my left knee. For almost three weeks straight my leg was in convulsing spasms. It stopped for four months but just started again after I started using a different inhaler for my asthma. Could my new inhaler be causing this? The new inhaler is a steroid drug.

I am 15 and do not have a history of diabetes on either side of family. I have been "covered" with the diagnosis of hypoglycemia. I am being used as a guinea pig because my doctors don't seem to know what the problem is. I'm sick of all of this stuff and all they have done is put me on iron pills, and I'm still suffering. Is there anything to do, all I know is that I'm getting worse(lungs, brain, vision, heart the whole bit). Any advice?

My friend went to his doctor for his check-up and when the doctor touched my friend's penis, he got an erection and ejaculated. Now I have to go and I don't know what to think. Can you help?

After I finish urinating, my penis stings a little bit. Is this normal?

Will a urine drug test be positive for marijuana if I was just in the same room with other kids who were smoking it? How long is a test positive after someone has smoked marijuana?

When does a girl start having pelvic exams and pap smears?

At a camp physical, I found out I have a "trace" of protein in my urine. The rest of the urine test was normal. The doctor wants me to come back for another test. I am worried because I heard the phrase "kidney disease." What can cause protein in the urine?

At what age should I change from a pediatrician to an “adult” doctor?

I went to the doctor for a sport physical and he said I had an “innocent heart murmur” and was OK to play soccer. What is an innocent murmur? Is it dangerous?

My 13-year-old brother started sleep walking about a year ago. It seems to be getting worse as he tries to go outside in the middle of the. Do you have any recommendations or information on this type of issue?

Im a 15-year-old boy going through puberty and I was wondering what the doctor does at a physical.

I have been urinating a lot. I went to my doctor and had a urine test and everything was OK. But I still go to the bathroom a lot. I bought pads for men. Is this OK?

I am 14-years-old and am worried because only one of my testicles has dropped, is this normal?

What happens in a physical?

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