ACOG encourages a teenage girl to have their first gynecologic exam somewhere between the ages of 13 and 15. She should do this when she and/or her parents believe it is right .

Among the topics discussed at this exam will be her body image, in terms of diet and exercise. We will review the risks and possible addiction that drugs, alcohol and smoking may have on an individual. We will also counsel her on her sexuality. This conversation will deal with healthy relationships, with the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, and with methods to prevent pregnancy.

A young woman may be challenged by situations and decisions that she wishes to keep confidential from you. She needs accurate, complete and objective health information. Our goal here is to establish a relationship with her so that she will have easy and comfortable access to our services as the need arises. As our patient, we will respect her right to privacy if she so chooses.

Contraception

Thanks 001 (Sharon H)
http://www.worththewait.org

Website C1
http://www.teenpregnancy.org

Website C2
http://www.siecus.org

Date Rape

Website DR01
http://www.4woman.gov/faq/rohypnol.htm

Website DR02
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/problems/date_rape.html

Depression in Adolescents

Parent Perspective
http://www.parentsoup.com

Website DiA01
http://www.wingofmadness.com/articles/teen.html

Emergency Contraception

Planned Parenthood
http://www.plannedparenthood.org

Website EC01
http://www.not-2-late.com

General Teen Issues

Airport Security/Taking teen to the gate
http://www.tsa.gov

National PTA
http://www.pta.org/commonsense

Underage Drinking
http://www.girlsanddrinking.org

Website GTI01
http://www.sxetc.org

Website GTI02
http://www.awarefoundation.org

Website GTI03
http://www.kidshealth.org

Website GTI04
http://www.youngwomenshealth.org

Website GTI05
http://www.teenwire.com

Website GTI06
http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu

Website GTI07
http://www.ashastd.org

Website GTI08
http://www.teencentral.net

Website GTI09
http://www.sexualityandu.ca

Internet Safety

Website IS01
http://www.safeteens.com

Website IS02
http://www.missingkids.org

Website IS03
http://www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguide.html

Pregnancy Options

Adoption - National
http://www.nac.adopt.org

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Website STD01
http://www.iwannaknow.org

Website STD02
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dash/dash

Website STD03
http://www.hopkins-ads.edu

Weight Issues

Website WI01
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness

Website WI02
http://www.anred.com

Website WI03
http://www.physicalfitness.org

Website WI04
http://www.mirror-mirror.org

Website WI05
http://www.eatright.org