Why Visit a Gynecologist in Your Teen Years
As our bodies change through puberty it can be both exciting and overwhelming. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that girls first see a gynecologist when they’re between the ages of 13 and 15. Why so young? Don’t worry, it isn’t necessarily for a pelvic exam. What is a pap smear? Many gynecologists will do
Birth Control Methods for Teens
Birth control options for teens and availability have improved exponentially since your mom or grandmother were teenagers. The “pill” wasn’t unveiled for contraception until 1960, and remained controversial for years after its introduction. Today, there are upwards of a dozen safe and effective options for teens —which can make it overwhelming for teens to make the best choice. According
Teen Body Image: Sculpting It Outside the Media
Being a teenager in this digital time is tough. The constant influence of technology is overwhelming and presents a set of problems that parents have a difficult time relating to. Here are some conversations to encourage girls to have a more wholesome, healthy opinion of themselves. The media is not an accurate portrayal of the
Teen Talk: An Important Step for College Prep
If you have a daughter headed to college in the fall, you are most likely beginning to prepare for her send off. Amid the Costco and Target runs, be sure to include a stop at one of our Southdale ObGyn clinics for a teen health exam. Leaving for college typically means your daughter is traveling
A Teen’s First Gynecologic Exam
At Southdale ObGyn, the providers are often asked: “When should my teenage daughter come in for her first gynecologic exam?” It’s a question we love to hear because we consider it a privilege to care for our patients’ loved ones. Our goal is to make your daughter’s first visit as stress-free, reassuring, and informative as
Especially-for-Teens and teen health
ACOG’s (American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) new teen health page gives young patients a reliable source of information on topics such as birth control, periods and much more. Moms, take a look at the information and pass it on to your teen daughters. Share with her what she should expect during her first visit to
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Southdale ObGyn Consultants
3625 West 65th, Suite 100
Edina, MN 55435
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Phone: 952-920-7001
Fax: 952-920-2245
Southdale ObGyn Consultants
305 East Nicollet Blvd. Suite 393
Burnsville, MN 55337
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Phone: 952-435-9505
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