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What should I expect when I have a pelvic exam?

Q: What should I expect when I have a pelvic exam?

A: Doctors recommend that you first visit the gynecologist when you are between 13-15 years old. Your first visit to the gynecologist may not involve a pelvic exam; it might just be a conversation with the doctor and answering any questions you have.

Get tested

Sexually active with a partner or thinking about it? Take control of your health and get tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)! Find a low-cost and confidential sexual health center near you.

Is Adoption the best option?

On MTV’s Teen Mom, parents Catelynn and Tyler made an adoption plan for their daughter Carly. Adoption was the best choice for them, but we’re wondering what you think. Is adoption the best option for teen parents? Tell us what you think in the Forums!

The Secret Life

The Secret Life

If the American teenager has a secret life, then it's a secret to me...and I am an American teenager. For those of you that have seen the show, you likely know what I’m talking about: The Secret Life of the American Teenager, whose second season will end later this month on ABC Family. 

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